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Pantanal Conservation Area
The Pantanal Conservation Area consists of four protected areas with a total area of 187,818 hectares. Located in the southwestern corner of Mato Grosso State in central-western Brazil, the reserve covers 1.3% of the Brazilian Pantanal region and is one of the largest freshwater wetland ecosystems in the world. The source of the region's two major river systems, the Cuiabá and Paraguay, are located here, and the richness and diversity of its vegetation and animals are amazing.
The Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches of Matera
This is the most remarkable and complete troglodyte settlement in the Mediterranean, perfectly adapted to the terrain and the ecosystem. The first settlements date back to the Paleolithic era, while later settlements illustrate several important stages in human history. Matera is located in the southern part of the Basilicata region.
Tongariro National Park
In 1993, Tongariro became the first site to be inscribed on the World Heritage List under the revised criteria for cultural landscapes. The mountains at the heart of the park are of cultural and religious significance to the Maori people, symbolising the spiritual connection between the community and its environment. The park contains active and extinct volcanoes, diverse ecosystems and some spectacular landscapes.
Pitons, cirques and remparts of Reunion Island
The Pitons, Cirques and Craters of Réunion coincide with the core area of Réunion National Park. The property covers more than 100,000 hectares, or 40% of Réunion Island. Réunion is made up of two adjacent volcanoes and is located in the south-west of the island. Indian Ocean. Dominated by two towering volcanic peaks, massive walls and three cliff-encircled cirques, the property includes a variety of rugged terrains and impressive cliffs, forested canyons and basins, forming a visually striking landscape. It is a natural habitat for a wide variety of bird species and a high degree of endemism. There are subtropical rainforests, cloud forests and heather forests, forming a striking and visually fascinating combination of ecosystems and landscape features.
Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch
The extension of the Jungfrau-Aletsch-Bietschhorn Natural World Heritage Site (first inscribed in 2001) has increased the site's area from 53,900 to 82,400 hectares to the east and west. The site is an outstanding example of Alpine mountain formation and includes the most glaciated part of the range and the largest glacier in Eurasia. It hosts a wide variety of ecosystems, including successional stages formed by the retreat of glaciers due to climate change. The site is of Outstanding Universal Value not only for its beauty but also for the rich information it contains on mountain and glacier formation and ongoing climate change. It is also invaluable in illustrating ecological and biological processes, especially through planned succession. Its impressive landscapes have played an important role in European art, literature, mountaineering and Alpine tourism.
Phoenix Islands Protected Area
The Phoenix Island Protected Area (PIPA) is located in the South Pacific Ocean and covers 408,250 square kilometers of marine and terrestrial habitats. The protected area includes the Phoenix Islands, one of three archipelagos in Kiribati and the largest designated marine protected area and the world's largest coral reef complex. PIPA protects one of the world's largest intact marine coral island ecosystems, as well as 14 known seamounts (presumed to be extinct volcanoes) and other deep-sea habitats. There are approximately 800 known animal species in the area, including about 200 species of coral, 500 species of fish, 18 species of marine mammals, and 44 species of birds. The structure and function of the PIPA ecosystem illustrate its pristine nature and importance as a migration route and reservoir. This is the first site in Kiribati to be inscribed on the World Heritage List.
Sangay National Park
With its outstanding natural beauty and two active volcanoes, the park showcases a whole range of ecosystems, from rainforest to glaciers, with snow-capped peaks contrasting with the forests of the plains. The park's isolation has helped to support native species, such as the mountain tapir and the Andean condor.
Central Suriname Nature Reserve
The Central Suriname Nature Reserve encompasses 1.6 million hectares of pristine tropical forest in west-central Suriname. The reserve protects the upper basin of the Koppenaam River and the headwaters of the Lucy, Oster, Zuide, Salamachi and Granrio rivers, and covers a range of terrains and ecosystems that have significant conservation value due to their pristine state. The reserve's mountain and lowland forest flora is extremely diverse, with more than 5,000 vascular plant species collected to date. The reserve's fauna is typical of the region and includes jaguars, giant armadillos, giant otters, tapirs, sloths, eight species of primates and 400 bird species, such as the harpy eagle, the Guiana cockatoo and the vermilion macaw.
Ecosystem and Relict Cultural Landscape of Lopé-Okanda
The Lope-Okanda Ecosystem and Cultural Site demonstrates an unusual interface between dense and well-preserved tropical rainforest and remnant savannah environments, rich in species, including endangered large mammals and habitats. The site demonstrates ecological and biological processes by which species and habitats adapted to post-glacial climate change. It contains evidence of successive migrations of different peoples who left behind a wealth of well-preserved remains of habitation on mountaintops, in caves and around shelters, evidence of iron working, and some 1,800 remarkable petroglyphs (rock engravings). The property's Neolithic and Iron Age sites and the rock art found there reflect a major migration route of Bantu and other peoples from West Africa along the Ogowe River Valley to the north in the dense evergreen Congo forests and east-central and southern Africa, a route that shaped the development of all of sub-Saharan Africa.
Ogasawara Islands
The property includes more than 30 islands, divided into three groups, covering an area of 7,939 hectares. The islands have a variety of landscapes and are home to a wide range of animals, including the critically endangered bat Ogasawara flying fox and 195 endangered bird species. 441 native plant species have been recorded on the islands, and their waters support a wide range of fish, cetaceans and corals. The ecosystem of the Ogasawara Islands reflects a range of evolutionary processes, with plant species from Southeast and Northwest Asia, as well as many endemic species.
Shiretoko
The Shiretoko Peninsula is located northeast of Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost island. The site includes the land and surrounding marine areas from the middle of the peninsula to the tip of the peninsula (Cape Shiretoko). It is an outstanding example of the interaction of marine and terrestrial ecosystems and of extraordinary ecosystem productivity, which is largely influenced by the formation of seasonal sea ice at the lowest latitude in the Northern Hemisphere. It is of special importance for many marine and terrestrial species, some of which are endangered and endemic, such as the Black's Fish Owl and the Viola yedoensis plant. The site is of global importance for endangered seabirds and migratory birds, many salmon species, and marine mammals including Steller sea lions and some cetaceans.
Western Ghats
The Western Ghats are older than the Himalayas and their geomorphic features are extremely important, with unique biophysical and ecological processes. The site's alpine forest ecosystems influence the Indian monsoon climate pattern. The site regulates the region's tropical climate and is one of the best examples of a monsoon system on Earth. It also has extremely high biodiversity and endemism, and is recognized as one of the world's eight "hottest hotspots" for biodiversity. The site's forests include some of the best representatives of non-equatorial tropical evergreen forests and are home to at least 325 globally threatened species of plants, animals, birds, amphibians, reptiles and fish.
Kakadu National Park
This unique archaeological and ethnographic reserve, located in the Northern Territory, has been inhabited continuously for over 40,000 years. Cave paintings, rock engravings and archaeological sites record the skills and lifestyles of the people who inhabited the area, from prehistoric hunter-gatherers to the Aboriginal people who still live there. It is an example of a unique complex of ecosystems, including tidal flats, floodplains, lowlands and plateaus, providing habitat for a variety of rare or endemic plant and animal species.
Western Caucasus
The Western Caucasus, located in the westernmost part of the Caucasus Mountains, covers an area of more than 275,000 hectares, 50 km northeast of the Black Sea, and is one of the few large mountainous areas in Europe that has not been seriously affected by humans. Its subalpine and alpine pastures are only grazed by wild animals, and its large areas of undisturbed mountain forests extend from the lowlands to the subalpine zone, which are unique in Europe. The region has extremely diverse ecosystems, important endemic plants and wildlife, and is the origin and reintroduction site of the mountain subspecies of European bison.
Gough and Inaccessible Islands
Located in the South Atlantic, the site is one of the least disturbed island and marine ecosystems in the cold temperate zone. The spectacular cliffs of Gough and Inaxesible Islands rise above the sea, are free of introduced mammals and are home to one of the largest seabird colonies in the world. Gough Island has two endemic land birds, the waterhen and the Gough Island rowetti, and 12 endemic plant species, while Inaxesible Island has two bird species, eight plant species, and at least 10 endemic invertebrate species.
Lagoons of New Caledonia: Reef Diversity and Associated Ecosystems
The series of sites consists of six marine groups representing the main diversity of coral reefs and associated ecosystems in the French Pacific archipelago of New Caledonia, and is one of the three most extensive coral reef systems in the world. These lagoons are of extraordinary natural beauty. They are characterized by an extremely high diversity of coral and fish species, a wide variety of habitats from mangroves to seagrasses, and the highest density of coral reef structures in the world. The New Caledonian lagoons have intact ecosystems, healthy populations of large predators, a wide variety of species, and large fish. They provide habitats for many iconic or endangered marine species, such as turtles, whales, and dugongs, which have the third largest population of dugongs in the world.
Putorana Plateau
The site, which matches the size of the Putolansky State Nature Reserve, is located in the central part of the Putolan Plateau in northern Central Siberia. It is approximately 100 km north of the Arctic Circle. The World Heritage-listed part of the plateau contains a complete set of subarctic and Arctic ecosystems in an isolated mountain range, including pristine taiga, forest tundra, tundra and Arctic desert systems, as well as unspoiled cold-water lake and river systems. A major reindeer migration route passes through the property, an exceptional, large-scale and increasingly rare natural phenomenon.
Mount Etna
Mount Etna is an iconic attraction at the highest point of Mount Etna on the east coast of Sicily, covering an uninhabited area of 19,237 hectares. Mount Etna is the highest mountain on the Mediterranean island and the most active stratovolcano in the world. The volcano has an eruptive history dating back 500,000 years, of which at least 2,700 years of eruptive activity have been recorded. Etna's almost continuous eruptive activity continues to influence volcanology, geophysics and other earth science disciplines. The volcano also supports important terrestrial ecosystems, including endemic flora and fauna, and its activity makes it a natural laboratory for studying ecological and biological processes. The diversity and accessibility of volcanic features such as craters, cinder cones, lava flows and the Valle de Bove depression make the site a prime destination for research and education.
Noel Kempff Mercado National Park
The national park is one of the largest (1,523,000 hectares) and best preserved in the Amazon Basin. The park ranges in altitude from 200 to nearly 1,000 meters and contains a variety of habitat types, from Cerrado savannah and forest to high evergreen Amazon forest. The park's evolutionary history dates back more than a billion years to the Cambrian period. The park is home to approximately 4,000 plant species, more than 600 bird species, and many globally endangered or threatened vertebrate populations.
Xinjiang Tianshan
The Xinjiang Tianshan consists of four parts: Tomur, Karajun-Kurdenin, Bayinbukuk and Bogda, with a total area of 606,833 hectares. It is part of the Tianshan mountain range in Central Asia, one of the largest mountain ranges in the world. The Xinjiang Tianshan has unique natural geographical features and scenic areas, including spectacular snow-capped mountains, glacier-capped peaks, pristine forests and grasslands, clear rivers and lakes, and red-bed canyons. These landscapes contrast with the vast desert landscapes adjacent to them, forming a sharp visual contrast of hot and cold, dry and wet, desolate and lush. The landforms and ecosystems of the site have been well preserved since the Pliocene, and are an outstanding example of ongoing biological and ecological evolutionary processes. The site also extends to the Taklimakan Desert, one of the largest and highest deserts in the world, famous for its huge dune formations and huge sandstorms. The Xinjiang Tianshan is also an important habitat for endemic and relict plant species in China, some of which are rare and endangered.
Colchic Rainforests and Wetlands
The site consists of seven components and is 80 km long, located along the warm temperate and very wet eastern coast of the Black Sea. They offer a range of the most typical Korchi ecosystems, ranging from sea level to more than 2,500 meters above sea level. The main ecosystems are the ancient Korchi deciduous rain forests and wetlands, percolation swamps and other swamp types in the unique Korchi swamp area. The very wet broadleaved rain forests contain a highly diverse flora and fauna, with a very high density of endemic and relict species, including a large number of globally endangered species and relicts, which have survived the glacial cycles of the Tertiary period. The site has about 1,100 species of vascular and non-vascular plants, including 44 endangered vascular plants, nearly 500 vertebrates and a large number of invertebrates. The site also hosts 19 endangered animal species, including sturgeons, especially the critically endangered Colchicus colchicus. It is an important stopover for many globally endangered bird species migrating through the Batumi bottleneck.
Frozen area
<p>The Flow Country estate in the Scottish Highlands is considered the finest example of a continuous accumulation of covered peat bogs. This peat ecosystem has accumulated over the past 9,000 years, providing a diverse habitat for many bird species and a richness that is unique in the world. Peatlands play a vital role in carbon storage. The ecological processes that continue to form peat in the area continue to store large amounts of carbon and are of great research and educational value. </p>
Cerrado Protected Areas: Chapada dos Veadeiros and Emas National Parks
The two designated sites contain flora and fauna and key habitats unique to the Cerrado, one of the oldest and most diverse tropical ecosystems in the world. For thousands of years, these sites have provided refuges for a wide range of species during periods of climate change and are critical to maintaining the biodiversity of the Cerrado during future climate fluctuations.
Chengjiang Fossil Site
The Chengjiang Paleontological Community, located in Yunnan Province, covers an area of 512 hectares and is the most complete record of the early Cambrian marine biome. The biomes are well preserved and show the hard and soft tissue anatomy of various organisms (invertebrates and vertebrates). They record the formation of early complex marine ecosystems. The site records at least 16 phyla and various mysterious groups and about 196 species, providing exceptional evidence for the rapid diversification of life on Earth 530 million years ago, when almost all major animal groups today appeared. It has opened a window of paleontology with great significance for academic research.
Ibiza, Biodiversity and Culture
Ibiza is an excellent example of the interaction between marine and coastal ecosystems. The dense marine Posidonia grassland is a keystone species endemic to the Mediterranean basin and it contains and supports a wide variety of marine life. Ibiza preserves a wealth of evidence of its long history. The archaeological sites of Sa Caleta (the settlement) and Puig des Molins (the cemetery) testify to the important role the island played in the Mediterranean economy in prehistory, especially during the Phoenician-Carthaginian period. The fortified Upper Town (Alta Vila) is an outstanding example of Renaissance military architecture; it had a profound influence on the development of fortifications in Spanish settlements in the New World.
Huanglong Scenic and Historic Interest Area
Huanglong Valley is located in the northwest of Sichuan Province and is made up of snow-capped peaks and China's easternmost glaciers. In addition to the mountainous landscape, there are diverse forest ecosystems, as well as spectacular limestone landforms, waterfalls and hot springs. The area is also home to a large number of endangered animals, including giant pandas and Sichuan golden monkeys.
Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area
Located in northern Sichuan Province, Jiuzhaigou covers an area of 72,000 hectares and is over 4,800 meters above sea level. It is composed of a series of diverse forest ecosystems. Jiuzhaigou is a scenic area with a series of narrow conical karst landforms and spectacular waterfalls as its most striking feature. The valley is also home to about 140 bird species and several endangered plant and animal species, including the giant panda and Sichuan takin.
Puerto-Princesa Subterranean River National Park
The park features spectacular limestone karst landscapes and an underground river. A major feature of the river is that it flows directly into the sea, with the lower reaches partly affected by tides. The area is also an important habitat for biodiversity conservation. The area has a complete "mountain-sea" ecosystem and contains the most important forests in Asia.
Tenglongshan Scenic Area
Tenglong Mountain is located in Pingshan County, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province, and belongs to the Taihang Mountains. In 2009, it was rated as an AAAA tourist attraction by the national tourism authority. In 2010, it was approved as a provincial scenic spot by the construction department. It is conveniently located 50 kilometers away from the provincial capital Shijiazhuang. It is an original ecological natural scenic spot integrating geological landscape, forest ecology, natural landscape and cultural and historical landscape. The main scenic area with a radius of 8 square kilometers brings together the few surface land nuclear landscapes on the earth, the rare scale of North China Tenghai Forest and the Japanese invasion of China during World War II. It consists of four major parts: Jubaogou, Hulu Valley, Feicui Valley and Xiding. There are 3 streams, 3 valleys, 3 cliffs, 5 waterfalls, 8 springs, 32 pools, 98 strange stones, 5 Japanese invasion fortresses, and 1 former site of the Japanese squadron headquarters in the area, with a total of more than 100 scenic spots. Its special topography means that in July, the temperature on the mountain is only around 20 degrees Celsius, and the average annual precipitation is as high as 740.8 mm. It is called the "Taihang Mountain Temperate Rainforest" by experts and is the first choice for escaping the summer heat, relaxing and enjoying nature.
Qiushan Original Ecological Natural Scenic Area
Qiushan Original Ecological Natural Scenic Area is located in Lingshou County, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province. It is adjacent to Yanchuan Reservoir in the east, Tenglongshan Scenic Area in the west, Hengshan Lake Tourist Resort in the north, and Xiaguan Reservoir in the south. It is 60 kilometers away from the provincial capital Shijiazhuang, 30 kilometers away from Lingshou County, 30 kilometers away from Pingshan County in the south, and 35 kilometers away from the revolutionary site Xibaipo in the west. Qiushan Original Ecological Natural Scenic Area is a high-quality original ecological natural scenic area integrating geography, forest ecology, and cultural and historical landscapes, covering an area of 8 square kilometers. Qiushan Scenic Area has distinct resource advantages, with green mountains, green forests, strange stones, clear water, cool summer, autumn flowers, winter snow, and ice waterfalls. Relying on forest ecology and geography, it presents a strange, dangerous, cool, wild, and secluded original ecological environment.
Lingshou Qiushan Scenic Area
Qiushan Original Ecological Natural Scenic Area is located in Lingshou County, Hebei Province. It is adjacent to Yanchuan Reservoir in the east, Tenglongshan Scenic Area in the west, Hengshan Lake Tourist Resort in the north, and Xiaguan Reservoir in the south. It is 60 kilometers away from the provincial capital Shijiazhuang, 30 kilometers away from Lingshou County, 30 kilometers away from Pingshan County in the south, and 35 kilometers away from the revolutionary site Xibaipo in the west. It is a high-quality original ecological natural scenic area integrating geography, forest ecology, and cultural and historical landscapes, covering an area of 8 square kilometers. Qiushan Scenic Area has distinct resource advantages, with green mountains, green forests, strange stones, clear water, cool summer, autumn flowers, snow in winter, and ice waterfalls. Relying on forest ecology and geography, it presents a strange, dangerous, cool, wild, and secluded original ecological environment.
Akiyama
Qiushan Original Ecological Natural Scenic Area is located in Lingshou County, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province. It is adjacent to Yanchuan Reservoir in the east, Tenglongshan Scenic Area in the west, Hengshan Lake Tourist Resort in the north, and Xiaguan Reservoir in the south. It is 60 kilometers away from the provincial capital Shijiazhuang, 30 kilometers away from Lingshou County, 30 kilometers away from Pingshan County in the south, and 35 kilometers away from the revolutionary resort Xibaipo in the west. Qiushan Original Ecological Natural Scenic Area is a high-quality original ecological natural scenic area integrating geography, forest ecology, and cultural and historical landscapes, covering an area of 8 square kilometers. Qiushan Scenic Area has distinct resource advantages, with green mountains, green forests, strange stones, clear water, cool summer, autumn flowers, winter snow, and ice waterfalls. Relying on forest ecology and geography, it presents a strange, dangerous, cool, wild, and secluded original ecological environment. Qiushan Scenic Area has a warm temperate semi-humid continental climate. Because it is surrounded by water on three sides and has a large relative height difference, the mountain climate is very obvious, with low average temperature, high precipitation, and less accumulated temperature. The average temperature at the foot of the mountain is about 11℃, and the average temperature at the top of the mountain is 5-6℃. The average temperature at the foot of the mountain is 24℃ in the hottest month of July, and the average temperature on the mountain is 20℃. The summer is cool and pleasant. Qiushan is high and deep, and the mountain vegetation is protected. A large area of natural secondary forest is well preserved, forming more than 10,000 acres of mountain forest area. The vegetation coverage rate of the scenic area is more than 95%, and the forest canopy density in one-half of the area is 98%. Qiushan Scenic Area has many types of resources, and there are natural landscapes with great sightseeing and scientific research value and historical and cultural value, such as: Tianlei Great Wall, Qiufeng Sea of Clouds, Songfeng Green Snow, Five Waterfalls Flying Red, Qinghu, Qiushan Root, Qiushan Flower Sea, Qiushan Ancient Battlefield have become several major beautiful scenery of Qiushan, and it has become the most influential tourist area in Hebei.
Italian Farm
Italian Farm is a comprehensive farm that fully reflects Italian culture. Founded in 1999, it has been unique for 12 years and has created a new business model that integrates organic planting of Italian fruit varieties, agricultural tourism, Italian catering, and Italian imported food. The environmentally friendly, organic, and healthy farm environment, as well as the distinctive cultural and dietary characteristics, enjoy a good reputation for high-quality products and services among the middle and high-end consumer groups in the city. International exchanges, Italian Farm provides an effective display, promotion, and promotion platform for fruit planting technology, culture, and food trade between China and Italy. Due to the attention of the two governments and many media, our brand effect has been continuously improved. Zero emission: Geothermal heat replaces coal and fundamentally eliminates the environmental pollution caused by the use of mineral energy. Therefore, organic agricultural production can be virtuous in a fully closed operation state, and effectively saves energy and protects the environment. Virtuous cycle of the ecological chain: The agricultural park covers an area of 150 acres and is divided into four parts: planting production area, planting sightseeing area, breeding production area, and breeding sightseeing area. In agricultural production, a green holiday farm full of rich Italian style has been established, integrating planting, breeding, catering, accommodation, entertainment and leisure. Development of organic food: On the basis of realizing multi-level utilization of energy and environmentally friendly production, Italian farms use the ecological chain as a carrier to vigorously develop organic agriculture. The manor has introduced traditional Italian technology and professional equipment, and can carry out deep processing of fruit winemaking such as pure natural wine, national wine, and cheese making. At present, the organic food production base in the park grows crops such as grains, beans, forests, fruits, vegetables, and flowers, and breeds more than ten kinds of ornamental animals and poultry and livestock such as ostriches, squirrels, peacocks, African geese, goats, sheep, rabbits, guinea fowls, ducks, and geese, which are deeply loved and recognized by the citizens of the capital. There are more than 110 kinds of native Italian fruit trees and a variety of livestock and poultry. We have introduced 6 categories and more than 60 varieties of northern fruit trees from Italy, including strawberry, apricot, peach, plum, apple, cherry, pear, grape, etc. We have adopted the construction purpose of landscape garden, science garden and ecological garden with one garden and one scene, supplemented by greenhouse fruit and vegetable planting, forming the largest imported fruit production demonstration base in the north. Combining the local resource advantages, we will expand and strengthen the production of organic food and fully occupy the domestic market.