Levyatynske Swamp is a botanical reserve on the outskirts of Radyvyliv, near the village of Levyatyn. It lies in the floodplain of the Slonivka River and covers 23 hectares. The reserve was established in 1991 to preserve rare swamp plants, some of which grow here at the edge of their range.
Plants
The swamp is dominated by alder and sedge-hypnum communities. A large area is occupied by Valeriana dioica — a rare Western European species at the eastern edge of its distribution. Here grow the Red Book-listed Carex davalliana — a relict species, Dactylorhiza fuchsii, and marsh helleborine. Particularly valuable are fragments of relict communities of Carex davalliana, listed in the Green Book of Ukraine. Also present are Carex vaginata, marsh valerian, rattlesnake-root, comfrey, meadow mint, butterbur, and marsh forget-me-not.
Tips
The swamp is near the town, so locals like to relax here. Leave the place clean so that rare plants can be preserved.
Radyvyliv on video
Nearby
Radyvyliv is a nearby town, Radyvyliv Dendropark is in the town center. More in the article Dubno District.
