Parc national des Great Smoky Mountains

Located along the border between Tennessee and North Carolina in the southeastern United States, this national park encompasses a vast mountainous region of the Appalachian range. The site is characterized by its exceptional biological diversity, featuring extensive deciduous and evergreen forests that support numerous endemic species and represent a significant example of temperate forest ecosystem. The park's landscape is distinguished by the dramatic topography of ancient mountains, deep valleys, and diverse elevations that create varied habitats and microclimates. The site holds scientific value as a natural laboratory for studying forest ecology and evolution, with its geological formations providing insights into the region's natural history. The Great Smoky Mountains have been recognized for their outstanding universal value in preserving relatively undisturbed natural areas within a densely populated region of North America, making the park an important refuge for wildlife and vegetation of continental significance.