Pyriatyn National Nature Park

Forest-steppe slopes and floodplain wetlands along the Udai River in Poltava Oblast

The park follows the Udai River, a tributary of the Dnieper, in clusters of territory where forest-steppe slopes drop to reed beds and wetlands on the floodplains and terraces. It lies in the East European forest steppe ecoregion, a transition zone between northern broadleaf forests and southern grasslands.

1Udai River valleyTerraces and floodplains along a tributary of the Dnieper, running northwest to southeast.
2Floodplain reed bedsReed beds and wetlands fill the lower levels of the valley.

Things to do

  • On footFollow the ecological hiking trails through the Udai River valley
  • Try thisLook for reed beds and wetlands on the river floodplains
  • On footWalk from the forest-steppe slopes down to the riverbank
  • HeritageVisit the town of Pyriatyn as a base close to the park
Udai River valley
Udai River valley
Floodplain reed beds
Floodplain reed beds

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Ukraine · Poltava Est. 2009 Size 120 km² Protected area category: IUCN II

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    Forest-steppe slopes

    Slopes where drainage permits, part of the East European forest steppe.

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