Rokytnianska Dibrava is a botanical reserve in the Kostopil forestry, on the territory of the Pisky community near Kostopil. The area is 54 hectares. It was established in 1993 to preserve the old oak forest, where oaks aged 220–250 years grow.
Forest
The forest is mainly oak, with birch, hornbeam, alder, and goat willow growing nearby. In the undergrowth are hazel and warty spindle, with a sparse herbaceous cover. Here, the relict Central European species Carex umbrosa, listed in the Red Book of Ukraine, and the rare green-flowered wintergreen have been found.
When to visit
The reserve is most beautiful in autumn, when the oaks turn yellow, and in late spring, when the leaves unfold. In autumn, acorns and mushrooms are gathered here.
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Nearby
Kostopil is the nearest city. More in the article Rivne District.
