Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of Europe
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Beech is the most important tree species in Central Europe and is characterised by its ability to adapt to different climatic and geographical conditions. However, human intervention has put great pressure on the ancient, primordial beech forests, of which only a few vestiges remain.
With trees over 170 years old and a total area of more than 1000 hectares, the two forest reserves in the Lodano, Busai and Soladino valleys (TI) and Bettlachstock (SO) are a valuable genetic reserve, not only for beech trees but also for many associated animal and plant species that depend on these habitats.
The two Swiss forest reserves, now on the UNESCO World Heritage List, are part of a transnational serial site consisting of 94 beech forests located in 18 countries.
Contact
UNESCO World Heritage in Switzerland
Switzerland
Ascona-Locarno Turismo
Via Vallemaggia 10
6670
Avegno
Switzerland
Phone
+41 (0)91 759 77 26
vallemaggia@ascona-locarno.com
ascona-locarno.com
Jurasonnenseite
Kirchstrasse 10, Postfach 1137
2540
Grenchen
Phone
+41 (0)32 644 32 11
info@jurasonnenseite.ch
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