8. Ms. Christina S. Cameron (Canada) was elected Chairperson of the Committee by acclamation. Ms. Vlad-Borrelli (Italy) was elected as the Rapporteur, and the following members of the Committee were elected Vice-Chairpersons: Bulgaria, Mexico, Senegal, Thailand and Tunisia.

532

Germany 

C(i)(ii)(iv)

The Committee noted with satisfaction that the additional nomination, including the Palaces and Parks of Berlin-Zehlendorf (Glienecke and Pfaueninsel), adds to the coherence of the initial nomination of the Palaces and Gardens of Potsdam-Sanssouci.

The Committee pointed out to the German authorities that it would be advisable to include the Sacrow Church and its park in the protected area.

547

China

N(iii)(iv) C(ii)

530

Greece

C(ii)(iii)(iv)(vi)

537

Greece

C(i)(iv)

494Rev

Madagascar

N(iii)(iv) 

The Committee noted with satisfaction that a site management and protection plan had just been developed and that it would be implemented by Unesco with funds in trust provided by Germany.

551

New Zealand

N(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)

The Committee noted that this property would henceforth encompass two properties already inscribed on the World Heritage List: Westland/Mount Cook National Park and Fiordland National Park.

421Rev

New Zealand

N(ii)(iii)

The Committee congratulated the New Zealand authorities for having improved the management and protection of this site, particularly by limiting tourism developments and taking greater account of the cultural values of Tongariro.

552

Panama

N(ii)(iv)

The Committee asked the Secretariat to invite the Panamanian and Costa Rican authorities to propose the inclusion of this property and the Costa Rican property already inscribed on the List as a single site - Talamanca Range/La Amistad - and to work together on the joint management of this property.

548

Peru

N(ii)(iii)(iv)

The Committee noted that this site also had cultural values and that additional information would be provided by the State Party in this respect.

540

USSR

C (i) (ii) (iv) (vi)

The Committee recommended strongly that the responsible authorities reinforce control over the development of polluting industries and ensure a better balance between industrial areas and listed areas. It also recommended that particular care be exercised as to the possible establishment of new tourism infrastructures, especially hotel facilities.

543

USSR

C(iii)(iv)(v)

The Committee recommended that the authorities concerned safeguard a broad buffer zone corresponding to the area of Dichan-Kala and apply very strict urban standards to the north of Itchan Kala, in the area corresponding to the new urban centre of Khiva, where buildings of excessive height have already been constructed. The Committee also recommended that the authorities concerned ensure that the city of Itchan Kala continue to be inhabited by its traditional population.

544

USSR

C(i)(iv)(v)

The Committee recommended that the authorities concerned maintain the present balance between the natural and built environment, since the introduction of new homes or wooden churches south of Kizhi Island alters the historical and visual characteristics of the site.

The Committee congratulated the authorities concerned on the recent adoption of a conservation policy that is more in harmony with local traditions and expertise.

545

USSR

C(i) (ii) (iv) (vi)

The Committee recommended that the authorities concerned observe the present configuration of the site, particularly the balance between the monuments and non-built areas.

529

Bolivia

C(iv)(v)

550

Italy

C(i)(iii)(iv)