Broken Paths
Contemporary tales of an ancient forest
Focussing on two of today’s most pressing global challenges, environmental degradation and migration, ‘Broken Paths’ takes place in Białowieża, Europe’s last primeval forest. Here, we research how political systems have far-reaching ecological, social and cultural impacts.
In response to a migration crisis initiated by Russia and reinforced by European Union border policies, Poland built a 186 km-long wall along its border with Belarus in 2022. As the barrier cuts through ancient forest ecosystems, the region continues to transform into a militarised landscape.
Broken Paths consists of different stories, offering in-depth perspectives on specific subjects within the forest. We collaborate with scientists from the Białowieża Geobotanical Station (University of Warsaw) and the Mammal Research Institute (Polish Academy of Sciences).
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