Lesopark Pernink

Lesy ČR are the initiators of the restoration of the park in Pernink. The project's aim is the extensive horticultural and landscape renewal of the original garden architecture and overall composition of the area. The work is partially funded by the European Union's structural funds, with the remaining portion provided by Lesy ČR from the Program 2000 funds. The park is another contribution to expanding the offer of tourist destinations in the Krušné hory region.

The original park was established at the end of the 19th century and had its most significant development between the world wars, also thanks to the local beautification association, covering an area of 45 hectares. After World War II, however, it began to deteriorate and gradually turned into a forest, with some of its original parts practically disappearing. Due to its location in the immediate vicinity of Pernink, which is among the tourist-attractive places in the Karlovarský kraj, this part of nature is widely visited - the original network of pathways is still visible and used today. However, some were overtaken by nature and have been restored. Currently, the lands on which the park extends are managed by Lesy ČR and are classified as forest areas. The transformation of this area will not only expand opportunities for nature walks but also increase biodiversity, i.e., species diversity.

During the preparatory work, the health of the trees from the original planting was thoroughly assessed. Some were treated, while others in poor condition or toppled by destructive windfalls are being replaced by new ones. The project includes the planting of 26 species of deciduous trees and seven species of coniferous trees; in total, nearly 11,500 saplings and shrubs are being planted. Among the newly planted deciduous trees, visitors will find field maple, spindle tree, and golden chain, while conifers will be enriched by black pine, Serbian spruce, and yew.

The park area features several interesting locations that have been restored as part of the second phase of the park's revitalization. These include the access path leading to the local monument. The intention was to create a forest Stations of the Cross with 13 stops in the form of sycamores, typical trees for Krušnohoří - resilient trees that turn red in the autumn and reach notable heights. Based on historical photographs, a newly constructed gazebo has been built on a small elevation, with the hillock planted with ground-covering plants. Among the most interesting disappeared locations in the park is undoubtedly the "spiral hill." It was created after a similar horticultural curiosity that has been preserved in the UNESCO-protected Květná zahrada in Kroměříž. The area around the hill was cleared of invasive trees, and solitary trees were planted along the paths. The hill, which will be created by restoring the original configuration of the surrounding terrain, is planted with periwinkle. The project's scope also includes the restoration of a resting area complemented by a spring.