Old Oak in Stuzhytsia

In Uzhansky National Park , located in the center of the village Stuzhytsya, is the oldest oak in Ukraine. According to various versions of oak from 500 to 1300 years. Legend has it that the boar from Hungary, incredibly large, he brought into the territory of Ukraine acorn from which grew a mighty tree. The villagers are turning to the giant only as Dedo-oak.

Increased millennial handsome more than 30 meters in height, and embrace its trunk can barely six adult men. Giant has no fence and it can be safely approached. But we should not tear off pieces of bark as souvenirs, because it will not benefit anyone, and will shorten the life of the tree. If you wish someone to longevity in the shade of the oak tree, then this desire will come true.

Status "of the old oak tree" is trying to win just a short distance oak Champion. To settle the dispute taken employees of the National Park with the help of ultrasound diagnosis.