The pasture-land of Sóstó Year of preservation: 1994 Area: 69.7 hectares This graminiferous area between the Hernád and Szerencs streams at the western margin of the Tokaj-Zemplén Mountains, formerly utilised as pasture-land, has gained legal protection due to its zoological relevance. It plays an important role as resting and feeding area of migratory birds especially during the spring and autumn migrations. The small-bodied mammals living at the meadow, with the ground squirrel (Spermophilus citellus) among them are an important source of sustenance of the remarkably valuable birds of prey’s stock at the nearby Zemplén Landscape Protection Area. A further specialty of the area is that it is the northernmost solodizing grassland of Hungary. Visitability: There is free access on foot into protected nature areas on the marked tourist paths. Access to the habitat of certain species may be subject to temporary limitations by the nature conservation management. Observation of the nature conservation is assisted and inspected by the members of the Nature Conservation Security who are authorised to put on field penalty if necessary. Prior to your visit, please check with the nature conservation management of the area, i.e. the authorised colleague of the Bükk National Park Directorate. credit |