Broken Paths is about the consequences of human disturbance in Białowieża Forest, Europe’s oldest primeval forest. In 2022, Poland built a 186 km-long wall along its border with Belarus, cutting straight through fragile ecosystems. In response to the migration crisis initiated by Russia, the region transformed drastically through continuous militarisation on both sides of the wall.
In a time of increasing disruption of nature and growing polarization in society, we believe it’s essential to tell stories of underexposed and often forgotten perspectives.
Broken Paths consists of different stories that form a cohesive project, offering in-depth perspectives on specific subjects within the forest.
In collaboration with the Białowieża Geobotanical Station, University of Warsaw and the Mammal Research Institute, Polish Academy of Sciences.
This work was produced with the financial assistance of the European Union. The views expressed herein can in no way be taken to reflect the official opinion of the European Union. Furthermore, this project was made possible with the support ofOog op deNatuurand het Cultuurfonds.