Where is the Alexander Forest, will tell any lover of nature in the Rostov region. This is a wonderful vacation spot, which is located about a hundred kilometers from Rostov-on-Don in the Azov region in the territory of the Ataman forestry. At present, this territory is protected.
Birth of the Alexander Forest
The first landings were laid in the XIX century, in 1876, on the lands of the Don Army as a way to combat drought, an attempt to soften the steppe climate and to increase crop yields. The territory was expanding all the time. Currently, the Alexander Forest occupies more than 5.5 thousand hectares, of which more than four thousand hectares are occupied by forest plantings. These are various species of deciduous trees: oak, ash, aspen, alder, maple, acacia, mulberry, linden, birch. The forest is surrounded by agricultural land.
Alexander Forest has become a haven for many forest inhabitants. In the middle of the 20th century, the Lenin Forestry was formed here, which is still flourishing. On its territory, biologists work next to rangers and foresters.
The vast territory is open to all visitors. You can walk in most of it at any time. Tourists with tents are often accommodated here.
Fisheries
Alexandrovsky Forest (Rostov Region is rightfully proud of this conservation area) is a wonderful place for fishing lovers. Near the riverbed of the Wet Chuburka ponds are located, which are a private protected area. Fish are bred in the ponds: perch, bream, ram, carp, pike, roach, carp. Fishing here is paid, but the area is open for walking. Fishing competitions are held here, which are popular with fans of this activity. There is a boat rental motor and rowing. Special bridges are arranged along the coast for the convenience of fishermen and for organizing competitions. The help of the huntsman in the organization of fishing is possible.
Stable
On the western border there is an equestrian club where you can take riding lessons, or you can take a horse for riding. The Alexander Forest is replete with hiking trails laid by tourists, cyclists and horse lovers, so the walk will be comfortable and give great pleasure.
Hunting
Hunting in the Alexander forest of the Rostov region - occupation is paid, because it is also a hunting farm. Pheasants, sika deer, wild boar are bred here. All these types of animals are available for hunting in a season suitable for such occupation. In the forest you can hunt hare, wild boar, fox, European deer, European fallow deer, waterfowl and wild game. The organization of individual or group hunting is possible . Hunting in hiding, canine, falconry, from the towers, on horseback is available in these territories.
Where to settle
As mentioned above, the Alexander Forest is a favorite vacation spot of Rostovites and residents of nearby territories. In order to make the rest more comfortable, there are many guest houses on the territory of the hunting farm where you can find a shelter for several nights. The cost of living will depend on the number of amenities that guests wish to use, but you can find an overnight stay in an economical option, settling in a large company in a house without special amenities, or you can settle in equipped cottages located on the territory of an equestrian club. The cost will vary from 200 rubles per bed in the trailer and amenities on the street, up to 1,500 rubles for a room with amenities.
Overnight in a protected area in a tent will cost 100-200 rubles per person. Thus, the Alexander Forest is a recreation center where you can find many accommodation options for any level of need.
other services
In the territory of the Alexander Forest, in addition to the services listed above, for the convenience of relaxation, you can use the gazebo, firewood, a car to deliver to the hunting place or a car with increased cross-country ability and the services of a huntsman to organize hunting, in addition, your prey can be cut, and the head should be processed trophy animal. You can find out about the rest of the services and their prices in the departments of the hunting farm.
Walk outdoors
Families often come to the Alexander Forest just for walks. The places here are very beautiful, the air is clean, and the opportunity to meet with forest inhabitants in a natural habitat attracts even more nature lovers, as well as those who are fond of photography. Therefore, many tourist paths in the most secluded places of the reserve are so in demand. Those who are not lucky to meet the beast in the forest can catch up by visiting the mini-zoo in the hunting farm, where all the main representatives living in the forest can be seen in the aviaries.
Mushrooms in the Alexander Forest is another attractive activity for many visitors to relax in these places. The world of representatives of the mushroom kingdom, like the animal world, is also very diverse. And this quiet hunt can please not only connoisseurs, but also beginners.
In different seasons, you can enjoy here and other forest gifts. There are thickets of raspberries, honeysuckle, thorns, sea buckthorn.
A village is located in the center of the massif, so domestic animals — geese, cows, goats, which are completely not afraid of people and are very close to themselves — can quite meet on forest paths.
In different seasons, these places are attracted by off-road enthusiasts who run into the surroundings of the Alexander Forest by large companies. The proof of their exploits were numerous videos posted on Youtube.
Legend of the Alexander Forest
Alexandrovsky Forest (Rostov Region) has its own guard, which all guests certainly strive for. This is a centuries-old oak. This giant is overgrown with legends about its origin and has long been endowed with magical properties. According to one version, the Alexander Forest began to be planted around oak growing in the steppe, and its age is many centuries old.
Another version says that the tree is the same age as the forestry, but differs from its green counterparts in its special power and strength, and quickly surpassed everyone in development. It is for this that the forest giant earned special respect.
Nobody can say exactly how old the tree is, but this does not prevent tourists from believing in existing legends and creating new ones.
Oak is a place of fulfillment of desires, as the following legend says. It is worth hugging a powerful rough tree trunk and everything that you conceived will certainly come true. Whether it is true or not, everyone who visits this wonderful place can check.