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Decision 15 COM VIII
SOC: Iguazu National Park (Argentina) and Iguaçu National Park (Brazil)

Iguazu National Park (Argentina) and Iguaçu National Park (Brazil)

The Committee noted that eight helicopters simultaneously overfly these adjacent sites which cover the same waterfall area. Over 7,000 visitors had registered complaints and local conservation groups are opposed to the use of helicopters in the area because it contravenes legal regulations for air traffic over protected areas. The Brazilian Delegate informed the Committee that a working group had been established to study the matter with a view to introducing more stringent regulatory measures for helicopter tourism. The Committee requested the Secretariat to contact the authorities of Argentina in order to request information on steps taken by them.

Documents
SC-91/CONF.002/15
Report of the World Heritage Committee
Context of Decision
SC-91/CONF.002/4
SC-91/CONF.002/4 Add.
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