The black side

Since ancient times, this area has been used for the cultivation of forests, which was well served by the local high-quality soil. Originally, however, it was an oak tree, which was gradually replaced by conifers. In his book "Nový Hradec Králové 1930", František Pitaš mentions this locality as follows: "The forests near Nový Hradec Králové are mostly coniferous, although mixed vegetation is preferred today. They are next to...