Description
Borovaya Forest Experimental Station (BORLOS) is a real temple of science in the middle of Buzuluksky forest: built in 1914, it preserves the spirit of the era and the memory of outstanding scientists who stood at the origins of Russian forestry science - Georgy Morozov and Andrei Tolsky.
The history of the station dates back to 1903, when, on the initiative of Georgy Morozov, the Borov Experimental Forestry appeared in the forest: its main task was to develop ways to renew pine trees in wastelands and burning areas left after the devastating riding fire of 1879. At the same time, the meteorological station started operating - it is still in operation, and the data collected over the decades has become a unique scientific base, invaluable for climate and ecosystem researchers.
The BORLOS building itself is an Art Nouveau architectural monument: the interiors and furniture of the early 20th century have been preserved in it, serious scientific work was carried out here and archives were kept. Today, the station is one of the iconic attractions of "Buzuluksky Bor" National Park, and a museum is planned to open here in the future. The place attracts not only lovers of history and architecture, but also fans of eco-tourism - BORLOS seems to connect the past of science with modern routes through the protected forest.
The history of the station dates back to 1903, when, on the initiative of Georgy Morozov, the Borov Experimental Forestry appeared in the forest: its main task was to develop ways to renew pine trees in wastelands and burning areas left after the devastating riding fire of 1879. At the same time, the meteorological station started operating - it is still in operation, and the data collected over the decades has become a unique scientific base, invaluable for climate and ecosystem researchers.
The BORLOS building itself is an Art Nouveau architectural monument: the interiors and furniture of the early 20th century have been preserved in it, serious scientific work was carried out here and archives were kept. Today, the station is one of the iconic attractions of "Buzuluksky Bor" National Park, and a museum is planned to open here in the future. The place attracts not only lovers of history and architecture, but also fans of eco-tourism - BORLOS seems to connect the past of science with modern routes through the protected forest.