heritage

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world heritage

The Sundarbans Inscripted as UNESCO World Heritage Site

The Sundarbans, one of the largest remaining areas of mangroves in the world with an exceptional level of biodiversity, is inscripted as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Tree Replacement at the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial Park

The Jefferson National Expansion Memorial Park has experienced an infestation of emerald ash borer beetles. In October 2010 the National Park Service began for a tree replacement program to revitalize the park.

Debt-for-Nature Swap between the US and Guatemala

The United States and Guatemala agree to a debt-for-nature swap worth $24.4 million. The developing Central American country agreed to invest the savings to conservation work over the next 15 years.

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