With the intent of helping the increasing number of holidaymakers looking for enjoyment and to protect the environment, two new ecotourism centers have been inaugurated in Hungary, according to uniospenz.hu, a portal focused on developments financed by the EU in Hungary.
The new centers are in Rácalmás, in Fejér Couny, near Dunaújváros, and Szolnok. The center in Rácalmás is situated on an island in the Danube, while the other center that is in Szolnok is close by a densely-populated housing area.
The Rácalmás center includes an educational path – two kilometers long - running along the wetlands of the river. Visitors can observe the rich flora and fauna of the area.
Other features of the center include two bird observation stations, interactive multimedia centers, community buildings and handicraft and gastronomy workshops.
The other center in Szolnok has an oak forest spreading over 200 hectares and includes an 11-kilometer path suitable for walking and cycling as well as horseback riding. Hungary's biggest playground, built with the helpf of acacia trees is locaed at the edge of the oak forest.
The Szolnok center also includes a forest school and a wooden building which can aso be used as accommodation in winter of a workshop.
Speaking at the recent inauguration of the center, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development József Gráf revealed that 36,000 hectares of forest had been planted in Hungary in the past two years.
The minister said, "Since the Treaty of Trianon, Hungary has never had more forests than now".
