Uniqueness: The core of the Nature Reserve is two separate large bog areas together with Chistik Lake. The dominant type of vegetation in the Nature Reserve is forest, which occupies 93.2% of the territory.
The swamps of this area are called the “Belarusian Amazon” for a good reason. They amaze with their beauty, mystery and size and are in no way inferior to some exotic places of the planet. One should go to Korytensky Moh primarily to see the genuine life of nature.
The Nature Reserve is home to such a rare relict and protected plant as the water chestnut. The flora of the Nature Reserve includes two protected species listed in the Red Data Book of the Republic of Belarus - Cloudberry and Bog Cranberry.
The wildlife of the Nature Reserve is represented by such species as Elk, Wild Boar, White Hare, European Brown Hare, Fox, Squirrel, etc., as well as three species listed in the Red Data Book of Belarus - Bear, Lynx, Badger.
The northern part of the Nature Reserve’s swamp area is occupied by vast “cranberry fields”; with bilberry plantations located along the edge of the Nature Reserve. Picking wild berries and mushrooms in the territory of the Nature Reserve is a traditional activity for the local people.
Ecotourism services: Walking, cycling and kayaking tours around the Nature Reserve are available for tourists. Visitor Centre services for nature lovers and outdoors persons. There are a nature trail and several recreation areas. Fishing, picking berries and mushrooms are allowed within strictly established periods.
Ecological routes: A 6 km long nature trail equipped with gazebos, information stands, wooden boarding (~200 m) across the bog and an observation tower for watching wild animals and birds.
