🌲 Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe
Transnational UNESCO World Heritage Site spanning 18 countries
📋 Fast Facts
- 94 component forest sites across 18 European countries
- Includes Bettlachstock Forest in Switzerland
- Demonstrates European Beech expansion since the last Ice Age
- Recognised for primeval forest ecology and tree adaptability
This transnational UNESCO World Heritage property encompasses 94 distinct forest component parts distributed across 18 countries in Europe. The sites collectively document the post-glacial history and ongoing spread of European Beech across the continent. The forests represent key examples of natural temperate broadleaf ecosystems in their primeval and ancient states ...