It was created in 1999 to protect the beech and beech-fir forests of Carpathians, and to provide for environmental, ecological, aesthetic, educational and recreational uses.

[3] The mountain range runs northwest to southeast, with peaks formed by river cuts between them.

The geology of the range is deep-sea sedimentary rocks of the Cretaceous and Paleogene ages - known as flysch - composed of sandstones, siltstones, argillites, limestones, and marls.

Bison were brought here in 1965 in the amount of 10 individuals (6 females and 4 males), they adapted to local conditions and were able to produce offspring.

[7] Historically, the area has been known for health resorts and tourism, due to the mild climate and outdoors activities.