The forest history of Bogotolsky District is reflected in precisely dated natural monuments: a 1,500-meter-long larch avenue, forest plantations dating from the late 19th century, and attractions in various villages. When planning your trip, it is worth distinguishing these sites by their character. The forest plantations represent early examples of Siberian forestry; a bridge, springs, chapels, and a tractor monument add a variety of local attractions. This way, you can decide whether to focus mainly on forest history or also include village attractions.
Natural Monuments and Forest History
The larch avenue received official protected natural monument status on January 16, 1991. It is 1,500 meters long and covers 1.7 hectares. It is located on the northern slope of the Arga Ridge, in the Chulym riverside strip, in compartments 6 and 7 of the Gremyachensky District of the Bogotol Forestry Administration. Its length and area describe different measurements: 1,500 meters indicates the avenue’s extent, while 1.7 hectares is its area. This distinguishes the natural monument from the forest plantations identified by their planting year and tree species.
Two other natural monuments are the larch and pine plantations established in 1887 and the pine plantations dating from 1886. The first plantation covers 0.9 hectares, the second 2.4 hectares; both are located in compartment 6 of the Gremyachensky District of the Bogotol Forestry Administration. The stands are considered early examples of Siberian forestry. A regional forestry school created them in the late 19th century to mark the visit of Tsarevich Nikolai, the future Emperor Nicholas II. The planting years, 1886 and 1887, indicate when the plantations were established; January 16, 1991, is the date the larch avenue was officially granted protected status.
Village Attractions
In Aleksandrovka, a pedestrian suspension bridge over the Chulym is one of the attractions. In Krasny Zavod, the holy spring of Fyodor of Tomsk is a local landmark. Bogotolsky Zavod is associated with the Chapel of the Icon of Our Lady of Kazan, and Yuryevka with a chapel dedicated to the Holy Martyr Tatiana. These places thus represent different types of attractions: a bridge, a spring, and two chapels.
The ChTZ tractor monument is also among the attractions in Kritovo. In Vagino, Melnichny Spring is an attraction. Together with the other village sites, these extend the selection beyond forest history. If you plan to visit these sites, check their current accessibility in advance.
Protected Landscapes in a Broader Context
In the broader travel area of Krasnoyarsk Krai, the Arga Wildlife Sanctuary, established in 1963, extends across the Achinsk, Nazarov, and Bogotol districts. Its continuous landscape complex provides habitat for wildlife. This is a different scale from an individual avenue or forest plantation: the natural monuments in Bogotolsky District are associated with specific planting years and areas, while Arga describes a landscape spanning several districts.
Rules of conduct apply in the protected natural areas concerned: leaving litter, lighting fires or burning dry grass, damaging signs, and felling trees are prohibited. Take these requirements into account when planning a visit to any of these areas. For village attractions, it is also advisable to check current accessibility in advance.
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