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Virgin Komi Forests
The Komi Forest covers 3.28 million hectares of tundra and mountain tundra in the Ural Mountains and is one of the most extensive remaining primary boreal forests in Europe. This vast expanse of coniferous forests, poplars, birch trees, peat bogs, rivers and natural lakes has been monitored and studied for more than 50 years. It provides valuable evidence of the natural processes that affect the biodiversity of the coniferous forests.
Virgin Komi Forests
The Komi Forest covers 3.28 million hectares of tundra and mountain tundra in the Ural Mountains and is one of the most extensive remaining primary boreal forests in Europe. This vast expanse of coniferous forests, poplars, birch trees, peat bogs, rivers and natural lakes has been monitored and studied for more than 50 years. It provides valuable evidence of the natural processes that affect the biodiversity of the coniferous forests.
Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama
Located in isolated mountainous areas, these villages have Gassho-style houses and rely mainly on mulberry cultivation and silkworm rearing. These large houses have steep thatched roofs, which are unique in Japan. Despite economic turmoil, Ogimachi, Ainokura and Suganuma remain outstanding examples of traditional lifestyles that are in perfect harmony with the environment and the social and economic conditions of the people.