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Natural treasures

The Forest of Gemenc is one of the last continuous fl oodplain The city of Tolna was not only the seat of the county for a
forests of Europe and has been part of the Danube-Drava while, but also the centre of the lower Danube-region, situated
National Park since 1996. right on the bank of the river. In 1850, during the river control,
It is an excellent hunting area, and earned its reputation for the main riverbed was diverted eastwards, thus forming the
its herds of red deer and wild boar. Among its plant rarities, present backwater. Th e almost completely clean water directly
the Hungarian hawthorn and the spring scilla are worth men- borders the town centre. It is a favourite place for anglers and

tioning. The pride of its avifauna is the rare black stork and lovers of water sports, as well being a pleasant environment
the sea eagle. for recreation and relaxation. Many events are held along the
The Wildlife Reserve of Gyulaj owes its world fame to the riverbank from spring to autumn. It is worth mentioning that

fallow deer. Its greatest value is the Turkey oak forest, which Lake Kapszeg of Mözs, a backwater of the Danube, is also

forms the majority of the forested area. There is also a fi shing located south of the town.
pond in the area of the closed wildlife reserve, which, how-
ever, can be visited with a special permit.

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