Wrangel Island

The Natural System of Wrangel Island Reserve has the highest level of biodiversity north of the Arctic Circle. The designated area consists of Wrangel Island, Herald Island and surrounding waters.

Year	Decision	Comments
2004	Inscribed	Reasons for inscription
2003	Requested by State Party to not be examined at WHC session
2001	Requested by State Party to not be examined at WHC session	At Bureau Session

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• Natural System of Wrangel Island Reserve
• Country: Russia
• Year: 2004
• Natural Heritage
  Criteria:  (9) (10)
• Category: Natural landscape, Insular Wildlife habitat, Fauna
• Connections: Arctic . Arctic Ocean . Disputed territories . Isolated WHS . Recorded discoveries . Uninhabited islands . Whales .
  
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