Environmental prblems in Silesia, endangered species both among plants and animals.

1. Endangered Speciesof the
Silesian Province
ZST Rybnik

2. Most of polish People think, that The Silesian Province
is defined by coal mines, smoking chimneys, steel
industry and degradation of the natural environment.
But the amazing fact is , that we have very attractive
areas of Beskidy mountains and more than 64 nature
reserves. One of the most famous is located near
Rybnik- its name is ŁĘŻCZOK.

3. The most famous species that are living in the
Areas mentioned above are:
1. BIELIK (ang. The White-tailed Eagle; lat. Haliaeetus albicilla ):

4. EAGLE
● It is our biggest predator among birds- 80-
90cm
● In Poland it lives mainly in the north
● It was endangered of extinction but thanks
to intense effort of ecological
organisations, there are over 1000 pairs
now.
● Even now the eagle is in a big danger
because of hunters and poachers.
● In our region the eagle suffers mainly

5. 2. Nietoperze (Chiroptera; Bats)

6. BATS
● In Silesia there are 23 out of 25 species of
bats
● It is mainly due to a big number of
abandoned houses, barns and wild caves
● However, many bats are killed by accident
while demolishing old buildings, mines, etc.
● There is also a big loss of bats due to car
accidents

7. BATS
● Many steps have to be taken in order to
protect these beautiful animals. First of all
people need to be educated about the
importance of these creatures. What is
more, all the buildings should be checked
before any demolishing work is done.

8. 3. Bóbr (Castor fiber; Beaver)

9. BEAVER
● Beavers have been always in danger
because of their valuable fur and fat
● Another problem was the destruction of
their natural habitat by clearing rivers,
regulating river banks, etc.
● Fortunately, there was a successful
reintroduction of beavers in Poland which
noticeably increased their number

10. BEAVER'S HABITAT IN RYBNIK

11. 4. Żubr (Bison bonasus)

12. EUROPEAN BISON
● Bison is a herd animal, which lives in both
mixed and male groups (8-13 animals)
● They are usually seen near meadows and
areas covered with water
● They do not defend their territory
● In Poland they are mainly seen in
Białowieża forest, where they were
protected by Polish king Zygmunt II
Augustus. He has also introduced death
penalty for poaching bisons.

13. 5. Puchacz (Bubo bubo)

14. BUBO BUBO
● It is probably the biggest type of owl, which
used to be associated with death and bad
luck
● People often used it as a bait while hunting
● Now its situation improved due to
environmental laws introduced in many
countries

15. .Kotewka orzech wodny (Trapa natans)

16. KOTEWKA
● It is a water plant
that is used as a
symbol of Rybnik
● Its nuts are edible
and it is often used
in medicine to fight
with infections, loss
of apetite and even
as an afrodisiac
● It is very rarely
seen due to high
water and animal
contamination

17. Rybnik’s Enviromental
values
In our forests, meadows and lakes we have many interesting species
-65 protectes species of plants including 17 placed on the „RED LIST”
-200 protected animals including 28 placed on international
-CORINE (Coordination of Information on the Environment) list

18. 1.D. Absalon, M. Leśniok; Przewodnik przyrodniczy po Rybniku;
Infomax Katowice, 1999.
2.http://www.przyroda.katowice.pl/
3.http://www.gios.gov.pl/
4.http://rybnickaprzyroda.w.interia.pl/
5.http://www.nedza.pl/turystyka/przyroda.html
6.http://ptaki.info
7.http://www.bobry.pl/
References

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