In the past, almost the entire surface of Skalniak's top was covered with a set of peat bogs, of which only The Long and Round Bog (Długie i Kragłe Mokradło) were left. All thanks to the drainage that was carried out in the 19th century, so that the local water conditions would be more favorable to forest cultivation. The Skalniak top has been cut with dozens of kilometers of drainage ditches, which gradually drained the area. The lower availability of water led to peat moss drying and the disappearance of  wetland vegetation. In its place, the monoculture of Norway spruce, so-called artificial Sudeten spruce forest, was introduced in the entire Sudetenland.

Unfortunately, the spruce was of foreign origin. Therefore, it did not have features that would allow survival in foreign conditions. With the lowering of groundwater, trees were weakened. The weakened trees became a tasty morsel for the bark beetle.

Dead trees were partially removed from the area, but the greater part of the living and dead trees remained.

The fallen trees we can see are evidence that spruce is not a naturally occurring species in the area. The spruce is one of the few species of trees that has a disk root system. When you look at the fallen tree, you will not find the main root in the carps, which could keep the tree up and protect it from falling.

The image of the forest you witness here is the best proof that nature should not be regulated.

• Walking on the tourist trail is the safest for you and for nature... do not go beyond the trail. The trail has the most beautiful views. Do not take shortcuts.
• Inhale the fresh mountain air, do not smoke.
• The rocks around you are not good climbing material, let go of them. There is no cache there.
• Stones and minerals lie here for millions of years ... leave them for the next generations. Do not collect and mine rocks and minerals.
• If you're are here with your dog, your friend will be safer on a leash.

• Nature lives in symbiosis - do not destroy and do not collect plants, fruit or undergrowth.
• Animals live here in the wild, it's their home. Respect their calmness, do not frigten them, do not seize the animals, do not feed them.
• Enjoy the silence and the sounds of the nature - keep quiet, do not shout, do not sing, do not use radio receivers, do not play music. Let others enjoy the mountains, do not disturb the rest of the people.
• Whatever you brought – take it with you. Take away rubbish with you and leave in designated places near the shelter or entrances to the trail.