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The Landscapes of Dauria: A Transboundary Testimony to Steppe Ecosystem Diversity

The Landscapes of Dauria, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2017, stands as a remarkable testament to the rich biodiversity and ecological complexity of the Daurian Steppe eco-region, spanning across eastern Mongolia and Russian Siberia, with extensions into northeastern China. This expansive region, encompassing over 35,000 square kilometers, is a veritable sanctuary for a myriad of flora and fauna, showcasing a breathtaking array of steppe ecosystems, including grasslands, forests, lakes, and wetlands.

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UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site

Shared between Mongolia and the Russian Federation, this site is an outstanding example of the Daurian Steppe eco-region, which extends from eastern Mongolia into Russian Siberia and northeastern China. Cyclical climate changes, with distinct dry and wet periods lead to a wide diversity of species and ecosystems of global significance. The different types of steppe ecosystems represented, such as grassland and forest, as well as lakes and wetlands serve as habitats for rare species of fauna, such as the White-naped crane, Great Bustard, Relict Gull and Swan goose, as well as millions of vulnerable, endangered or threatened migratory birds. It is also a critical site on the transboundary migration path for the Mongolian gazelle.

Encyclopedia Record: Landscapes of Dauria

The Landscapes of Dauria is a World Heritage Site shared between Russia and Mongolia, part of the "Daurian forest steppe" ecoregion. It is part of the Dauria International Protected Area and includes the Torey Lakes.

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