Smreka pod Kunčem
Smreka pod Kunčem je najdebelejša smreka na Dolenjskem. Poleg izgleda kaže dobro vitalnost tudi z znatnim priraščanjem v debelino in rednim semenenjem. V širino meri kar 4,70m, visoka je 51m. Njena starost je ocenjena na več kot 150 let.
Smreka je značilna alpska vrsta, ki za rast potebuje veliko padavin in visoko zračno vlago. Do sredine 19. Stoletja so bila rastišča smrek v Kočevskem Rogu značilna le za nekatera mrazišča v udornicah. Potem pa so jih zaradi sečnje intenzivno sadili in predvsem po 2. Svetovni vojni pogozdili številna območja opuščenih kočevarskih vasi.
Smreka pod Kunčem sodi med naravne vrednote Slovenije.
Informativna tabla in pogled na smreko, november 2023
Spruce under Kunč
The Spruce under Kunč is the thickest spruce in the Dolenjska region. Besides its appearance, it shows good vitality with significant growth in thickness and regular seed production. It measures an impressive 4.70m in width and stands at a height of 51m. Its age is estimated to be over 150 years.
The spruce is a characteristic alpine species that requires abundant rainfall and high air humidity for growth. Until the mid-19th century, spruce habitats in Kočevski Rog were only typical of certain frost pockets in sinkholes. However, due to logging, they were intensively planted, and especially after World War II, numerous areas of abandoned Gottscheer villages were afforested.
The Spruce under Kunč is classified as a natural treasure of Slovenia.
Info board and the view of the spruce, November 2023