The variety of terrain shapes and the significant height division from 420 to 723 m above sea level resulted in a rich representation of plant and animal species. The trees shaped by harsh weather conditions in the immediate vicinity of the ridge are interesting, mainly mountain maples. The major part of the mapped location is part of the Záruby National Park, territorially protected since 1984 on an area of almost 300 ha. Forest stands with an average age of 160 to 170 years are a well-preserved example of linden-maple scree forests, and to a small extent also beech and fir-beech flowering forests. The predominant tree is beech, but a very abundant admixture is made up of slender ash and mountain maple, and more rarely winter oak, mountain elm, large-leaved linden, hornbeam, field maple, milk maple or mahalebka cherry are also found. In several places, forests alternate with distinctive rock formations, sparse forests or small forestless areas with specific vegetation. There is plenty of dead wood in various stages of decay on the site, and some trees reach remarkable dimensions, e.g. beech with a trunk circumference of 350 cm, mountain maple with a circumference of up to 450 cm. The best-preserved forest communities are located in the southeastern part of the Veterlín massif, where there are no visible traces of human activity and the stands have a primeval forest character. Different types of biotopes and the preservation of the territory create conditions for the occurrence of a whole range of rare and endangered species of fauna and flora. The site with an area of almost 65 ha is part of the territory of European importance SKUEV0267 Biele hory and at the same time the PLA Malé Karpaty.
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