National Park Świętokrzyski covers Fir Virgin Forest, a complex of natural mountainous beech — fir forests and Polish larch stands. Mining — industrial district developed nearby Kielce is causing strong pollution of natural environment. To prevent further devastation local authorities in Kielce (Wojewódzka Rada Nar. w Kielcach) founded Complex of Landscape Parks of Świętokrzyskie Mountains. On this terrain special rules of production are in force, excluding all activities harmful for the environment.