History
Created in 1957 on an area of 52.44 km2 (20 sq mi), the Park currently covers 75.84 km2 (29 sq mi), of which over half (46.17 km²) is forested. Waters (mainly small lakes) cover 4.62 km2 (2 sq mi), and other types of land 25.05 km2 (10 sq mi). The Park contains 18 strictly protected areas.
The idea of creating a preserve here was first raised by Professor A. Wodziczko in 1922. After 10 years of efforts, in 1932 two reserves were created: the first at Puszczykowo (original area 2.39 km²), and the second around Kociołek lake (1.89 km²). In 1933 on the hill of Osowa Góra a symbolic opening of the Wielkopolska National Park took place, however the Park was not officially created until 1957.
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