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Svydovets protected massif

Coordinates: 48°09′N 24°12′E / 48.150°N 24.200°E / 48.150; 24.200
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Svydovets protected massif
Ukrainian: Свидовецький заповідний масив
Svydovets landscape
Map showing the location of Svydovets protected massif
Map showing the location of Svydovets protected massif
LocationUkraine
Nearest cityRakhiv
Coordinates48°09′N 24°12′E / 48.150°N 24.200°E / 48.150; 24.200
Area6,580 hectares (16,300 acres)
Max. elevation1883 m.a.s.l.
Min. elevation600 m.a.s.l.
World Heritage site2007
Websitehttps://kbz.in.ua/en
Official nameAncient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe
CriteriaNatural: ix
Reference1133quinquies-005
Inscription2007 (31st Session)

Svydovets protected massif[1][2] Ukrainian: Свидовецький заповідний масив is a protected area in the Ukrainian Carpathians near Rakhiv in the Zakarpattya region. The protected massif has an area of 6,580 hectares (16,300 acres) and is located at an elevation of 600–1883 m.a.s.l. in the highest region of the Svydovets mountain range.

Status

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Svydovets protected massif is included in the Carpathian Biosphere Reserve, that is part of the World Network of Biosphere Reserves of UNESCO. It is listed with the UNESCO World Heritage Sites as part of the Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe.[3]

It is protected under the Emerald Network of environmentally important conservation areas established by the Council of Europe. The Natura 2000 network apply there.[4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Carpathian Mountains or Carpathians". travel2ukraine.info. Archived from the original on 2009-09-07.
  2. ^ "Svydovets : Climbing, Hiking & Mountaineering : SummitPost".
  3. ^ "Carpathian Biosphere Reserve, Ukraine". UNESCO. 2020-02-19. Retrieved 2023-11-21.
  4. ^ "These primeval forests have to make way for a mega-ski resort. Who benefits from the clear-cut?". MO*. Retrieved 2023-11-21.