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

Spanning 18 countries, the Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe represent an invaluable, interconnected ecological network. This transnational UNESCO World Heritage site protects the world's most resilient ancient tree specimens and serves as a critical sanctuary for biodiversity.
Its complex ecosystems support thousands of specialized species, including rare birds, unique insects, complex fungal networks, and diverse algal communities across a vast system of national parks and nature reserves.

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Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe was inscribed in 1979 in the UNESCO World Heritage List in Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, France, Germany, Italy, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine.