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Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe (Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Germany, Italy, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Ukraine)
 

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CONF 202 IV.7
Srebarna Nature Reserve (Bulgaria)
The Bureau recalled that the World Heritage Committee at its nineteenth session examined a monitoring report prepared by the Secretariat of the Ramsar Convention. This report indicated that the new water control structure allowed for an inflow of water on a small scale and that a colony of the Dalmatian Pelican had been re-established. The report concluded, however, that the integrity of the ...
Session: 20th session of the Bureau (CONF 202)
Year: 1996
Sites: Srebarna Nature Reserve
Country: Bulgaria
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CONF 202 IV.7
Plitvice Lakes National Park (Croatia)
Following an endorsement by the last session of the World Heritage Committee, a multinational rapid assessment mission was organized by the Centre and the Croatian authorities from 5 to 9 May 1996. The mission reviewed the state of conservation of the site, identified impact and damages caused by armed conflict to park facilities infrastructure, reviewed the legislative, administrative and ...
Session: 20th session of the Bureau (CONF 202)
Year: 1996
Sites: Plitvice Lakes National Park
Country: Croatia
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CONF 202 IV.7
Sangay National Park (Ecuador)
The Bureau recalled that the site was placed on the List of World Heritage in Danger in 1992 due to threats from poachers, boundary encroachment and the adverse impacts of unplanned road construction. It furthermore recalled that at its last session, the World Heritage Committee called for an Environmental Impact Assessment of the road construction in the Park and requested information from ...
Session: 20th session of the Bureau (CONF 202)
Year: 1996
Sites: Sangay National Park
Country: Ecuador
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CONF 202 IV.7
Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve (Guinea/Côte d'Ivoire)
The Bureau recalled that the site was included on the List of World Heritage in Danger in 1992 because of negative impacts from a proposed iron-ore mining project and threats due to the arrival of a large number of refugees from neighbouring countries. The Bureau took note of a Round Table on Mount Nimba which was held in Conakry (Guinea) on 17 and 18 April 1996 organized by the Ministry for ...
Session: 20th session of the Bureau (CONF 202)
Year: 1996
Sites: Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve
Country: Côte d'Ivoire Guinea
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CONF 202 IV.7
Manas Wildlife Sanctuary (India)
The Bureau recalled that the site was included in the List of World Heritage in Danger in 1992 and that at the nineteenth session of the Committee the Observer of India invited members of the World Heritage Committee and the Director of the Centre to visit New Delhi, Assam and Manas. IUCN informed the Bureau that a member of the Rhino Specialist Group has recently visited the site and a full ...
Session: 20th session of the Bureau (CONF 202)
Year: 1996
Sites: Manas Wildlife Sanctuary
Country: India
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CONF 202 IV.7
Aïr-et-Ténéré Reserve (Niger)
The Bureau recalled that the site was inscribed on the List of World Heritage in Danger in 1992 as it was affected by civil disturbances and that a peace agreement was signed on 9 October 1994. In 1995 a dialogue was established between the parties, which has paved the way for a return to a normal situation and may allow for a detailed evaluation of the state of conservation of the site as ...
Session: 20th session of the Bureau (CONF 202)
Year: 1996
Sites: Air and Ténéré Natural Reserves
Country: Niger
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CONF 202 IV.7
Everglades National Park (United States of America)
The Bureau recalled that the site was inscribed on the List of World Heritage in Danger in 1993 and that the World Heritage Committee at its last session examined a detailed monitoring report, presented by the State Party, which outlined the long­term restoration work necessary to restore the balance of the Everglades ecosystem. The State Party presented a preliminary monitoring report ...
Session: 20th session of the Bureau (CONF 202)
Year: 1996
Sites: Everglades National Park
Country: United States of America
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CONF 202 IV.7
Yellowstone National Park (United States of America)
The Bureau recalled that, at its nineteenth session, the World Heritage Committee decided that, on the basis of both ascertained dangers and potential threats, Yellowstone National Park be inscribed on the List of World Heritage in Danger and that the State Party should provide the Committee with reports on the results of the Environmental Impact Statement and mitigating actions. In such a ...
Session: 20th session of the Bureau (CONF 202)
Year: 1996
Sites: Yellowstone National Park
Country: United States of America
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CONF 202 IV.7
Virunga National Park (Zaire)
The Bureau recalled that Virunga National Park was included on the List of World Heritage in Danger in December 1994, due to the tragic events in Rwanda and the subsequent massive influx of refugees from that country. Virunga National Park, situated on the border between Rwanda and Uganda, has been destabilized by the uncontrolled arrival of refugees, causing deforestation and poaching within ...
Session: 20th session of the Bureau (CONF 202)
Year: 1996
Sites: Virunga National Park
Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
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CONF 202 IV.7
Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks (Canada)
The Bureau recalled that the World Heritage Committee at its nineteenth session discussed a report presented by IUCN, which underlined the infrastructural developments in the "Bow Corridor" and their impact on the integrity of the site. IUCN advised the Centre that it had submitted a brief to the Task Force which is due to report in September 1996. The Bureau recommended that the Bureau at ...
Session: 20th session of the Bureau (CONF 202)
Year: 1996
Sites: Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks
Country: Canada
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CONF 202 IV.7
Galapagos National Park (Ecuador)
The Bureau considered the report of the mission led by the Chairman of the World Heritage Committee (1-11 June 1996) to examine the situation of the Galapagos Islands and to formulate recommendations to improve the situation. The Bureau commended the Ecuador Government for its support to that mission and fully endorsed the recommendations contained in the report (see INF.12). The Bureau ...
Session: 20th session of the Bureau (CONF 202)
Year: 1996
Sites: Galápagos Islands
Country: Ecuador
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CONF 202 IV.7
Simen National Park (Ethiopia)
The Centre and IUCN have received a report on a Field Study on the flora and fauna of the Simen Mountains prepared by the University of Berne (Switzerland). The report indicates a deterioration of the Walia ibex population and that other large mammals (such as bushbuck and bushpig) have become extremely rare. In addition, IUCN stressed the serious situation at the ite, including the loss of ...
Session: 20th session of the Bureau (CONF 202)
Year: 1996
Sites: Simien National Park
Country: Ethiopia
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CONF 202 IV.7
Rio Platano Biosphere Reserve (Honduras)
The Bureau recalled the detailed monitoring report prepared by an IUCN mission to the site in November 1995. This report noted the threats to the site, including agricultural intrusion and the implementation of land reform programmes. IUCN informed the Bureau that the Minister of Environment is in agreement with the findings. A number of follow-up actions, including the inscription of the ...
Session: 20th session of the Bureau (CONF 202)
Year: 1996
Sites: Río Plátano Biosphere Reserve
Country: Honduras
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CONF 202 IV.7
Komodo National Park (Indonesia)
The Bureau requested the Centre to write a letter of appreciation to the Indonesian authorities expressing satisfaction on the actions taken and commending them for the detailed state of conservation report received for Komodo National Park from the Directorate General of Forest Protection and Nature Conservation of the Ministry of Forestry dated February 1996.
Session: 20th session of the Bureau (CONF 202)
Year: 1996
Sites: Komodo National Park
Country: Indonesia
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CONF 202 IV.7
Whale Sanctuary of El Viscaino (Mexico)
The Bureau urged the State Party to keep the Committee informed about the proposed expansion of the industrial salt production project and to ensure the integrity of the site. The Delegate of Mexico informed the Bureau that in July 1994 the ESSA Salt Mining Company submitted to the National Institute of Ecology an environmental impact study proposal to extend its installations. This proposal ...
Session: 20th session of the Bureau (CONF 202)
Year: 1996
Sites: Whale Sanctuary of El Vizcaino
Country: Mexico
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CONF 202 IV.7
Arabian Oryx Sanctuary (Oman)
The Centre received a progress report, dated March 1996, on the ongoing planning activities for the site and a schedule of activities. IUCN noted several recent developments in the Sanctuary that are of concern: (1) the poaching of thirteen Oryx and (2) the construction of a reverse osmosis plant which has resulted in significant damage to the desert habitat. The Bureau requested the Centre ...
Session: 20th session of the Bureau (CONF 202)
Year: 1996
Country: Oman
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CONF 202 IV.7
Huascaran National Park (Peru)
The Bureau reiterated the request issued by the World Heritage Committee that a cultural resources inventory of the site be carried out and clarifications be provided on the road developments which may threaten the integrity of the site.
Session: 20th session of the Bureau (CONF 202)
Year: 1996
Sites: Huascarán National Park
Country: Peru
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CONF 202 IV.7
Skocjan Caves (Slovenia)
The Bureau reiterated the request issued by the World Heritage Committee to the authorities to provide a map of the revised boundaries of the site and encouraged the State Party to finalize new legislation and to prepare a management plan.
Session: 20th session of the Bureau (CONF 202)
Year: 1996
Sites: Škocjan Caves
Country: Slovenia
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CONF 202 IV.7
Ichkeul National Park (Tunisia)
The Bureau was informed that the report of IUCN will be presented to the twentieth extraordinary session of the Bureau of the World Heritage Committee and examined at that time.
Session: 20th session of the Bureau (CONF 202)
Year: 1996
Sites: Ichkeul National Park
Country: Tunisia
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CONF 202 IV.7
Ha Long Bay (Vietnam)
The Bureau reiterated the request issued by the World Heritage Committee for information on the potential threats and the measures being taken to ensure that they are minimized.
Session: 20th session of the Bureau (CONF 202)
Year: 1996
Sites: Ha Long Bay
Country: Viet Nam
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