Tundra
WHS that include Tundra, "a type of biome where tree growth is hindered by frigid temperatures and short growing seasons. There are three regions and associated types of tundra: Arctic, Alpine, and Antarctic." (wiki).
Connected Sites
| Site | Rationale | Link |
| French Austral Lands and Seas | "The Kerguelen Islands are part of the Southern Indian Ocean Islands tundra ecoregion" (wiki) | |
| Kujataa | ||
| Laponian Area | It bas excellent examples of ice and frost action in a tundra setting (AB ev) | |
| Lena Pillars | ||
| Macquarie Island | ||
| Putorana Plateau | ||
| St. Kilda | Habitats include ... dwarf shrub moss tundra (AB ev IUCN) | |
| Sub-Antarctic Islands | ||
| Thingvellir | ||
| Vatnajökull National Park | ||
| Virgin Komi Forests | ||
| Waterton Glacier International Peace Park | ||
| Wrangel Island |
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