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The "Dolina Chłapowska" nature reserve is one of the younger reserves on the coast. It was created on August 4, 2000 by the Order of the Pomeranian Voivode as a partial reserve. It is located within the borders of the Seaside Landscape Park, in the northern part of Kępa Swarzewska. The area of the reserve covers 24.83 ha, and its buffer zone 47.82 ha. The aim of its protection is the picturesque area of the erosion valley of the Chłapowski Gorge, called Rudnik by the local Kashubian population, along with its characteristic vegetation.
An interesting form of terrain of a genetically bidivided, deep erosion valley (sycamore) can be observed here, created as a result of the activity of surface flowing waters. The largest ravine on the Kępa Swarzewska plateau stretches over 500 m, with a height difference of approx. 50 m. clays and lignite - Tertiary of the Miocene period.
At the bottom of the valley flows a small, periodic stream fed by seepage of groundwater, which, due to the high content of iron, has a reddish color.
The landscape of the valley slopes refers to the physiognomy of xerothermic grasslands. The most valuable in terms of nature include broom communities ( Cytisus scoparius ) and the accompanying sandy grasslands and heaths. In addition, there are the most numerous clusters of sea buckthorn ( Hippophae rhamnoides) as well as juniper ( Juniperus) and hawthorn (Crataegus laevigata) in the NPK . Among the regionally rare and endangered species, apart from the already mentioned sea buckthorn, on the slopes of the gully there are also: spotted oxel (Conium maculatum), black crowberry (Empetrum nigra), common fern (Polypodium vulgare) and common ivy (Hedera helix).
In the interwar years, during the construction of the seaside "motorway" from Władysławowo to Karwia, the gorge was divided by a road embankment, leaving a small culvert. Non-forest grassland and scrub vegetation creates perfect conditions for admiring the beautiful panorama of the open sea.
Sources:
- Gertsmannowa E., „Materiały do monografii przyrodniczej regionu gdańskiego -
Nadmorski Park Krajobrazowy”, Gdańsk 2000
- Jankowski W., „Rezerwaty przyrody Nadmorskiego Parku Krajobrazowego”, Władysławowo 2001
- Jankowski W., „Przez wąwozy i klify okolic Rozewia”, Władysławowo 1999
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