Białowieża Forest, PL
In 1557, a forest charter was issued
Białowieża Forest is a large forest complex straddling the border between Poland and Belarus; Władysław II Jagiełło established a white wooden hunting manor in the village of Białowieża. In 1557, a forest charter was issued, creating a special board to manage its usage. By the end of the 18th century, the forest was divided into triangular areas called straże, with 13 such areas centered in Białowieża.
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