Central Sikhote-Alin
- States
- Russia
- Category
- Natural
- Year
- 2001
- Region
- Europe & North America
- Coordinates
- 46.6833333333, 136.6611111111
- Last Visited
- Not visited yet
- UNESCO ID
- 766
- WH Site
- 766
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Central Sikhote-Alin, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Russia, is a remarkable temperate forest region in the Far East, celebrated for its extraordinary biodiversity. This mountain range hosts a unique blend of northern taiga species, like reindeer and brown bears, alongside subtropical wildlife, including the endangered Amur tiger and Himalayan bear. Its pristine ecosystems, shaped by a mix of boreal and subtropical influences, support a vast array of rare and endemic flora and fauna. Recognized in 2001, it stands as a critical sanctuary for conservation amidst a rugged, isolated landscape.