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🌲 Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe

Parks, Squares, Hills, & Mountains Italy Europe

🌲 Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe
Transnational World Heritage Site spanning 18 countries


🕐 2 min read · Updated 1 Apr 2026 at 11:36

UNESCOUNESCO World Heritage Site

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  • 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 ...

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