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Beautiful artwork capturing the glory of Polish autumns

Pejzaż Jesienny by Stefan Filipkiewicz: In this painting by Stefan Filipkiewicz (1879-1944), who is known for his landscapes, the earthy colours of the land and trees, with their red autumn leaves, contrast with the vivid blue of the river. Stefan Filipkiewicz, Pejzaż jesienny, reproduction: D.S.

GALLERY: With autumn fast-approaching, TFN takes a look at some classic Polish paintings which capture the full majesty of the ‘golden season’.

Zombie horror fungus which kills insects and then grows out of their HEADS spotted in local forests

Captured in the Baligród Forest District in the Bieszczady Mountains (south-eastern Poland), the wasp was attacked by the rare fungus known as Ophiocordyceps ditmarii which then buried itself inside the insect’s body before erupting out of its head.

Pick-up artist: the man who knows all about the art of picking mushrooms

TFN talks with Marek Snowarski, the creator of a leading website on picking mushrooms, and finds out just what draws him to the forests.

Forester finds ancient Neolithic settlement in Elbląg wood

The settlement may have belonged to a little-known people who lived on the Baltic coast around 2000 BC.

Hero firemen save 450-year-old oak after suspected vandals set it ablaze

When fire crews arrived at the site in southeast Poland’s Podkarpackie region they found smoke billowing out of the tree named Wincenty, which has been a national monument since 1966.

From Poźrzadło to Łagów: Webber explores the abundant pleasures of rustic life

From an affably eccentric farmhouse in the village of Poźrzadło to the spectacular greenery and glittering lakes of Łagów ten minutes away, life here is something to be savoured and remembered.

Hiding place for WWII treasure found in forests near crumbling mansion

Found close to the Schloss Cammerau estate in the Owl Mountains which once belonged to the von Keyserlingk family, the looted cache is thought to have contained priceless silver, jewellery, cold weapons, paintings, and china.

Tree-mendous! Couple buy entire forest to save fauna and wildlife

With the help of Internet users, Mieszko and Karolina Stanisławski raised enough money to buy 5.53 ha of forest in the Low Beskids mountain range in south-eastern Poland. Now they are now thinking about buying a second one.

‘Wood’ you believe it: “wood temple” showcases use of natural material in architecture

Combining wood with cutting-edge design the building comes bristling with green credentials.

Un-bee-lievable: lifestyle blogger causes a buzz by joining passion for bees with Polish design

Project will end with an auction of cutting-edge products to raise money for an apiary.

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