Svolnick pine

The Svolnick pine (Pinus svolnica) is a rare and endangered pine tree that only occurs on a small stretch of land surrounding the Svolnick River. It is the only pine tree that is native to the Svolnick Moor. The tree is rare as its habitat is very small and secluded. Overall speaking, the Svolnick Moor is way too moist to support pine trees, but a small area surrounding Svolnick River is dry enough to support pines. This area is located close to point where the Nahrodin river flows into the Dien River. It lies a little bit higher than most other areas in the swamp and generally stays dry, even in the wettest season. As it lies in the middle of the swamp, it allowed the development of a unique species, as it was isolated from the general Oceana pine species.

The population of mature trees is estimated to be relatively stable, with about 500 trees measuring over four meters in height.

Efforts to cultivate the tree have thusfar mostly been in vain, as the tree prefers the swampy grounds of the Svolnick Moor that do not occur elsewhere in Lovia. Trial plantations at the border of Svolnick Moor and the Southern Beaver River Forests have been more successful, but growth rates are slower than in the area where the tree is a native species.