winters. Kremenets is in the Central European mixed forests ecoregion. Flora and fauna Kremenets Mountains exhibit the flora and fauna of the southern edge of the Central European mixed forests ecoregion, with some aspects of the northern Forest steppe. Forest types are predominantly oak, elm, and pine. Well developed agricultural fields surround the park on the plains. Biodiversity is high because the area is in the transition between marine and continental zones, as well as different geographic regions. Over 1,200 species of plants have been identified on the site, and 16 species are endemic to Kremenets Mountains. The park protects the critically endangered species of birch tree, the Klokov birch ("Betula klokovii"), which grows on only two mountain tops, both in the Kremenets Mountains park. Public use There are hiking trails open to the major natural and cultural sights. Scientists in the park conduct educational classes for the local schoolchildren. See also National Parks of Ukraine References External links National parks of Ukraine