Beech forests as world heritage in aspect to the next extension of the ancient and primeval beech forests of the Carpathians and other regions of Europe world heritage site

Beech forests, first protected under the World Heritage Convention in 2007 as the Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians, now span 12 European countries with 78 component parts. The latest proposed extension aims to include 30 additional sites, potentially involving 20 countries and depicting a comprehensive picture of post-glacial beech recolonization across Europe. This expansion would create a pan-European network of protected areas, fostering policy-making and knowledge exchange while addressing development pressures on these ecosystems. The study highlights the complexity and significance of this World Heritage property, focusing on Serbia's potential inclusion as its first natural site nomination.

Jovanović, I., Dragišić, A., Ostojić, D., & Krsteski, B. (2019). Beech forests as world heritage in aspect to the next extension of the ancient and primeval beech forests of the Carpathians and other regions of Europe world heritage site. Zastita Prirode, 69(1-2), 15–32. https://doi.org/10.5937/zaspri1901015j