The nature museum in the Berezinsky biosphere reserve will open in October after renovation, we learnt from head of the ecotourism department of the reserve Sergei Moroz.
The makeover which was launched in March included a capital repair of the building, replacement of the heating and lighting equipment and air conditioners, some wall and window constructions.
According to Sergei Moroz, the nature museum of the Berezinsky biosphere reserve displays a wide range of flora and fauna of Belarus. The museum demonstrates various types of Belarusian landscapes as well as expositions featuring bio groups of animals and birds. “The museum possesses Belarus’ biggest collection of bird species: about 150, with many of them included into the Endangered Species List,” Sergei Moroz added.
The nature museum was set up in 1983. Its major goal is to provide information on the original beauty and riches of forests, water bodies, flora and fauna of Belarus.