Natural
Forêts primaires et anciennes de hêtres des Carpates et d’autres régions d’Europe
République tchèque
These ancient and primary beech forests are distributed across the Carpathian Mountains and other regions of Europe, with significant portions located in the Czech Republic. The site encompasses ecosystems that have evolved with minimal human intervention, representing some of Europe's most intact temperate forest habitats. The forests are characterized by their natural succession stages, diverse tree compositions, and complex understory vegetation that reflects centuries of ecological development. The inscription recognizes these forests as outstanding examples of beech-dominated ecosystems and their importance for understanding European forest dynamics and biodiversity. The Czech forests in this serial transnational property are situated primarily in mountain ranges and demonstrate the ecological processes of old-growth forest systems. Their designation reflects the global significance of preserving primary forest structures that provide critical habitat for numerous plant and animal species adapted to temperate woodland environments.
