Biodiversity of the Satanivska Dacha tract, a UNESCO World Heritage site (Ukraine)

Satanivska Dacha tract, a component of the UNESCO World Heritage site 'Primeval beech forests and ancient forests of the Carpathians,' harbors remarkable biodiversity, particularly at the edge of European beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) distribution. The study records 163 vertebrate species, including 72 within the heritage site, with significant representation in global conservation lists such as Bern, Bonn, and Washington conventions. Notably, 135 vertebrates and 7 higher plants are protected, underscoring its ecological importance. Rare biotopes, including beech forests (Fagus woodland), and three synsozologically significant plant associations were identified. Long-term monitoring of key species like Allium ursinum and Barbastella barbastellus highlights the site's potential for self-regeneration, emphasizing the need for continued conservation efforts.

Lyubinska, L., Matvieiev, M., Drebet, M., Optasyuk, O., Ragulina, M.,. (2022). Biodiversity of the Satanivska Dacha tract, a UNESCO World Heritage site (Ukraine). GEO&BIO, 2022(23), 107–130. https://doi.org/10.15407/gb2310