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The Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of Albania (Albanian: Pyjet e vjetër të Ahut të Shqipërisë) encompasses the beech forests of Gashi in Valbonë Valley National Park and Rajcë in Shebenik-Jabllanicë National Park. They form an integral section of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians because for their outstanding naturalistic value and the diverse biodiversity.

See also

• World Heritage Sites of Albania
• Biodiversity of Albania
• Protected areas of Albania

References

1. Euronatur (BUND, ND, and EAG). "Report of the Excursion to Ancient Beech Forests in Albania and Macedonia" (PDF). euronatur.org. pp. 1–20. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2020-08-26. Retrieved 2018-07-06.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
2. Euronatur (BUND, ND, and EAG). "BEECH FORESTS ALONG THE GREEN BELT ALBANIA" (PDF). euronatur.org. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2021-08-31. Retrieved 2018-07-06.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
3. UNESCO World Heritage Site. "Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe". whc.unesco.org.

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