The dominant species are Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) (42%) and spruce (Picea abies) (22.8%). The average age of the forest stands is 53 years. The largest forest is Dainava Forest at 1,290 km 2. [2] Lithuania encompasses about 65,200 square km. Based on an estimated average of 100 trees per hectare, there are over 200 million trees in Lithuania.

It as a primeval forest in Dzūkija region (also known as Dainava) in southern Lithuania with the total area of 1,450 km 2 (560 sq mi) of which 1,290 km 2 (500 sq mi) is covered by trees. A large part of the forest is protected by the Dzūkija National Park and the Čepkeliai Nature Reserve .

Oct 1, 2019 · One-third of Lithuania's land area is covered in forests, national parks, and protected areas. The fraction amounts to 2.1 million hectares of forest, a major natural resource for the country. About 33% of this forest area is owned by private citizens and over 60% is commercially owned.

Aug 2, 2020 · Historically a forest country, Lithuania has much to offer travelers looking for sustainable outdoor adventure. Here are 7 ways to explore the Lithuanian forests.

There are over 2 million hectares of excellent-quality forest in Lithuania. It is dominated by pine (35%), birch (22%), and spruce (21%). Supply. Mean growing stock per hectare is 256 m3, compared to 130 m3 in Sweden and 115 m3 in Finland. Growth. Average annual growth per hectare amounts to 8,7 m3. 124 МCM of mature stands.

Lithuania is situated within the so-called mixed forest belt with a high percentage of broadleaves and mixed conifer-broadleaved stands. Most of the forests - especially spruce and birch - often grow in mixed stands.

Aug 13, 2019 · "The Forest Is in Our DNA": Lithuania's Ancient Woods The Ancient Woods ( Sengirė in Lithuanian) is a stunning hour-and-a-half-long nature documentary, the result of years of filming in the forests of Lithuania.

Labanoras Forest is the largest forest in Lithuania and provides visitors with firsthand exposure to the country’s rich and diverse flora and fauna. Exploration through its ancient thickets and brush can lead you onto the shores of hidden lakes, while you’ll find many a trail that has been beaten by the feet of foragers looking for the king ...

Lithuania's forests contain 153 million metric tons of carbon in living forest biomass. Biodiversity and Protected Areas: Lithuania has some 316 known species of amphibians, birds, mammals and reptiles according to figures from the World Conservation Monitoring Centre.

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