🌲 Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe
Transnational World Heritage Site spanning 18 countries
📋 Fast Facts
- Transnational property comprising 94 component parts across 18 countries
- Located in multiple regions: Carpathians, Alps, Dinarides, Mediterranean, Pyrenees
- Cervara Valley site situated in Abruzzo, Lazio & Molise, Italy
- Demonstrates post-Ice Age beech forest expansion and ecological adaptation
This transnational UNESCO World Heritage Site encompasses 94 component forest areas across 18 European countries, representing one of the continent's most significant ecosystems. The sites collectively illustrate the natural regeneration and expansion of European beech forests following the last glacial period. The Cervara Valley component, located in the Apennine Mountains of central Italy, is among the protected ancient beech forest stands included in this designation ...