THE GUARDIAN ON NP SUTJESKA: PERUĆICA IS ONE OF EUROPE’S LAST TRUE WILDERNESSES

The reputable British newspaper The Guardian has published a major travel feature on Sutjeska National Park, with special focus on the Perućica rainforest, describing it as one of the last true wildernesses and one of the oldest forest areas in Europe.

The article is titled “Let’s go bear hunting in Bosnia… in Europe’s oldest forest” and is written by British journalist and travel writer Nick Hunt.

PERUĆICA AS A “PREHISTORIC WONDER” OF EUROPE

In the report, through a conversation with local mountain guide Dejan Elez, readers are introduced to the strictly protected Perućica reserve, where nature has functioned without human intervention for thousands of years.

The author emphasizes that, compared to the rest of Europe where forests are mostly managed and shaped by humans, Perućica stands as a true “prehistoric wonder” – a place where trees grow, age, and decay entirely through natural processes, without any human interference.

UNTAMED NATURE, BEARS AND WOLVES

The feature describes ancient trees, dense rainforest vegetation, and a rich wildlife ecosystem including bears, wolves, and chamois.

Although there is no direct dangerous encounter with wildlife, the author highlights the excitement of discovering fresh bear tracks in the mud, scratches on tree bark, and wolf traces, offering a unique experience for international visitors.

SKAKAVAC WATERFALL AND MOUNT MAGLIĆ – SYMBOLS OF SUTJESKA

A special part of the article is dedicated to the viewpoint overlooking the 73-metre-high Skakavac waterfall, surrounded by dense rainforest greenery.

The wider landscape also highlights the mountain ranges, with Mount Maglić – the highest peak – standing as one of the symbols of Sutjeska National Park.

GLOBAL PROMOTION OF A NATURAL TREASURE

The publication in one of the world’s most influential media outlets represents significant international promotion of Sutjeska National Park and the wider region, drawing global attention to the exceptional natural value of Perućica and the importance of its preservation for future generations.