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State of Conservation

67
Reports
67
Properties concerned
34
States Parties with SOC reports
Date Start: 2023close
Date end:2023close
Region: Europe and North Americaclose
Site State Party Year Threats* Danger List
ancient and primeval beech forests of the carpathians and other regions of europeAncient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe albania,austria,belgium,bosnia and herzegovina,bulgaria,croatia,czechia,france,germany,italy,north macedonia,poland,romania,slovakia,slovenia,spain,switzerland,ukraine Albania
Austria
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Belgium
Bulgaria
Switzerland
Czechia
Germany
Spain
France
Croatia
Italy
North Macedonia
Poland
Romania
Slovenia
Slovakia
Ukraine
2023 Commercial hunting, Forestry /wood production, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, No
ancient city of nessebarAncient City of Nessebar bulgaria Bulgaria 2023 Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, Marine transport infrastructure, No
aphrodisiasAphrodisias turkiye Türkiye 2023 Management systems/ management plan, No
arslantepe moundArslantepe Mound turkiye Türkiye 2023 Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Design of the proposed new roof shelter
No
auschwitz birkenau german nazi concentration and extermination camp (1940-1945)Auschwitz Birkenau
German Nazi Concentration and Extermination Camp (1940-1945)
poland Poland 2023 Ground transport infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Slow process of consultation with local communities
No
białowieża forestBiałowieża Forest belarus,poland Belarus
Poland
2023 Financial resources, Forestry /wood production, Human resources, Illegal activities, Invasive/alien terrestrial species, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Alterations of the hydrological regime; Border fence impeding mammal movements
No
budapest, including the banks of the danube, the buda castle quarter and andrássy avenueBudapest, including the Banks of the Danube, the Buda Castle Quarter and Andrássy Avenue hungary Hungary 2023 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Housing, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Lack of conservation of residential housing in the area inscribed as World Heritage
No
centennial hall in wrocławCentennial Hall in Wrocław poland Poland 2023 Ground transport infrastructure, Management activities,
Other Threats: impact on the Outstanding Universal Value of the property of the rebuilt Pavilion
No
central sikhote-alinCentral Sikhote-Alin russian federation Russian Federation 2023 Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats:

No
city of vallettaCity of Valletta malta Malta 2023 Commercial development, Housing, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, No
cornwall and west devon mining landscapeCornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 2023 Commercial development, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, Society's valuing of heritage, No
cultural and historic ensemble of the solovetsky islandsCultural and Historic Ensemble of the Solovetsky Islands russian federation Russian Federation 2023 Air transport infrastructure, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Poor state of conservation of the monastic irrigation system
No
derwent valley millsDerwent Valley Mills united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 2023 No
diyarbakır fortress and hevsel gardens cultural landscapeDiyarbakır Fortress and Hevsel Gardens Cultural Landscape turkiye Türkiye 2023 Civil unrest, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, Water infrastructure, No
donana national parkDoñana National Park spain Spain 2023 Major linear utilities, Mining, Non-renewable energy facilities, Oil and gas, Water (extraction) , Water (rain/water table), Water infrastructure, No
durmitor national parkDurmitor National Park montenegro Montenegro 2023 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, Water infrastructure, No
dutch water defence linesDutch Water Defence Lines netherlands (kingdom of the) Netherlands (Kingdom of the) 2023 Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Management systems/ management plan, No
everglades national parkEverglades National Park united states of america United States of America 2023 Housing, Invasive / alien freshwater species, Storms, Surface water pollution, Water infrastructure,
Other Threats: Mercury contamination of fish and wildlife
Yes
ferto / neusiedlersee cultural landscapeFertö / Neusiedlersee Cultural Landscape austria,hungary Austria
Hungary
2023 Housing, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, No
gelati monasteryGelati Monastery georgia Georgia 2023 Interpretative and visitation facilities, Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: General need for interior and exterior conservation work on the monuments
No
gobekli tepeGöbekli Tepe turkiye Türkiye 2023 Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Management systems/ management plan, Quarrying, No
golden mountains of altaiGolden Mountains of Altai russian federation Russian Federation 2023 Ground transport infrastructure, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major linear utilities, No
gough and inaccessible islandsGough and Inaccessible Islands united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 2023 Invasive/alien terrestrial species, No
gulf of porto: calanche of piana, gulf of girolata, scandola reserveGulf of Porto: Calanche of Piana, Gulf of Girolata, Scandola Reserve france France 2023 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, Non-renewable energy facilities, Oil and gas, No
historic areas of istanbulHistoric Areas of Istanbul turkiye Türkiye 2023 Commercial development, Ground transport infrastructure, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Underground transport infrastructure,
Other Threats: decay and loss of Ottoman/vernacular architecture
No
historic centre of český krumlovHistoric Centre of Český Krumlov czechia Czechia 2023 No
historic centre of pragueHistoric Centre of Prague czechia Czechia 2023 Housing, Management systems/ management plan, No
historic centre of sheki with the khan’s palaceHistoric Centre of Sheki with the Khan’s Palace azerbaijan Azerbaijan 2023 Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, No
historic centre of the city of salzburgHistoric Centre of the City of Salzburg austria Austria 2023 Housing, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, No
historic centre of viennaHistoric Centre of Vienna austria Austria 2023 Housing, Legal framework, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Other Threats: Desirability of conservation of historic roof constructions within the property
Yes
historic centres of berat and gjirokastraHistoric Centres of Berat and Gjirokastra albania Albania 2023 Governance, Ground transport infrastructure, High impact research / monitoring activities, Housing, Illegal activities, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Lack of adequate fire fighting arrangements in the historic urban zone
No
historical monuments of mtskhetaHistorical Monuments of Mtskheta georgia Georgia 2023 Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Land conversion, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, No
kizhi pogostKizhi Pogost russian federation Russian Federation 2023 Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Land conversion, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Marine transport infrastructure,
Other Threats: Structural integrity issues at the Church of the Transfiguration
No
kyiv: saint-sophia cathedral and related monastic buildings, kyiv-pechersk lavraKyiv: Saint-Sophia Cathedral and Related Monastic Buildings, Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra ukraine Ukraine 2023 Housing, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, No
l'viv – the ensemble of the historic centreL'viv – the Ensemble of the Historic Centre ukraine Ukraine 2023 Housing, Management systems/ management plan, Solid waste, No
lake baikalLake Baikal russian federation Russian Federation 2023 Fire (widlfires), Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, Surface water pollution, Water infrastructure, No
landscapes of dauriaLandscapes of Dauria russian federation Russian Federation 2023 Financial resources, Human resources, Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, No
laponian areaLaponian Area sweden Sweden 2023 Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Management systems/ management plan, No
le havre, the city rebuilt by auguste perretLe Havre, the City Rebuilt by Auguste Perret france France 2023 No
mathildenhohe darmstadtMathildenhöhe Darmstadt germany Germany 2023 Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, No
medieval monuments in kosovoMedieval Monuments in Kosovo serbia Serbia 2023 Civil unrest, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Unsatisfactory state of conservation and maintenance of the property
Yes
natural and cultural heritage of the ohrid regionNatural and Cultural Heritage of the Ohrid region albania,north macedonia Albania
North Macedonia
2023 Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, No
natural and culturo-historical region of kotorNatural and Culturo-Historical Region of Kotor montenegro Montenegro 2023 Changes in traditional ways of life and knowledge system, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Land conversion, Legal framework, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, Society's valuing of heritage, No
natural system of wrangel island reserveNatural System of Wrangel Island Reserve russian federation Russian Federation 2023 Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Marine transport infrastructure, Oil and gas, Solid waste,
Other Threats: Increased human presence
No
nice, winter resort town of the rivieraNice, Winter Resort Town of the Riviera france France 2023 Management systems/ management plan, No
old city of dubrovnikOld City of Dubrovnik croatia Croatia 2023 Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, No
palace of westminster and westminster abbey including saint margaret’s churchPalace of Westminster and Westminster Abbey including Saint Margaret’s Church united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 2023 Governance, Housing, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, No
paris, banks of the seineParis, Banks of the Seine france France 2023
Other Threats: Fire
No
paseo del prado and buen retiro, a landscape of arts and sciencesPaseo del Prado and Buen Retiro, a landscape of Arts and Sciences spain Spain 2023 Management systems/ management plan, No
petroglyphs of lake onega and the white seaPetroglyphs of Lake Onega and the White Sea russian federation Russian Federation 2023 Management systems/ management plan, No
pirin national parkPirin National Park bulgaria Bulgaria 2023 Commercial development, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, No
roșia montană mining landscapeRoșia Montană Mining Landscape romania Romania 2023 Management systems/ management plan, Mining, Yes
royal building of mafra – palace, basilica, convent, cerco garden and hunting park (tapada)Royal Building of Mafra – Palace, Basilica, Convent, Cerco Garden and Hunting Park (Tapada) portugal Portugal 2023 Management systems/ management plan, No
stonehenge, avebury and associated sitesStonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 2023 Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Ground transport infrastructure, Underground transport infrastructure, No
tarnowskie gory lead-silver-zinc mine and its underground water management systemTarnowskie Góry Lead-Silver-Zinc Mine and its Underground Water Management System poland Poland 2023 Legal framework, Water (rain/water table), No
the architectural work of le corbusier, an outstanding contribution to the modern movementThe Architectural Work of Le Corbusier, an Outstanding Contribution to the Modern Movement belgium,france,germany,switzerland Belgium
Switzerland
Germany
France
2023 Governance, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, No
the english lake districtThe English Lake District united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 2023 Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Non-renewable energy facilities, Quarrying, No
the great spa towns of europeThe Great Spa Towns of Europe austria,belgium,czechia,france,germany,italy,united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland Austria
Belgium
Czechia
Germany
France
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Italy
2023 Management systems/ management plan, No
the porticoes of bolognaThe Porticoes of Bologna italy Italy 2023 Management systems/ management plan, No
upper middle rhine valleyUpper Middle Rhine Valley germany Germany 2023 Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Ground transport infrastructure, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Input of excess energy, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, Quarrying, Renewable energy facilities, No
venetian works of defence between the 16th and 17th centuries: stato da terra – western stato da marVenetian Works of Defence between the 16th and 17th Centuries: Stato da Terra – Western Stato da Mar croatia,italy,montenegro Croatia
Italy
Montenegro
2023 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats:

No
venice and its lagoonVenice and its Lagoon italy Italy 2023 Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Governance, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, Marine transport infrastructure, Other climate change impacts, Water infrastructure,
Other Threats: Climate change and severe weather events / Climate Change impacts on the lagoon ecology and built fabric
No
virgin komi forestsVirgin Komi Forests russian federation Russian Federation 2023 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, No
volcanoes of kamchatkaVolcanoes of Kamchatka russian federation Russian Federation 2023 Fire (widlfires), Governance, Ground transport infrastructure, Illegal activities, Legal framework, Major linear utilities, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, Renewable energy facilities,
Other Threats: Decline in populations of wild reindeer and snow sheep
No
wadden seaWadden Sea denmark,germany,netherlands (kingdom of the) Germany
Denmark
Netherlands (Kingdom of the)
2023 Fishing/collecting aquatic resources, Management systems/ management plan, No
western caucasusWestern Caucasus russian federation Russian Federation 2023 Ground transport infrastructure, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, No
wood buffalo national parkWood Buffalo National Park canada Canada 2023 Air pollution, Governance, Ground water pollution, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, Oil and gas, Other climate change impacts, Renewable energy facilities, Water infrastructure,
Other Threats: Lack of engagement with First Nations and Metis in monitoring activities and insufficient consideration of traditional ecological knowledge; Insufficiently understood cumulative impacts of multiple development pressures
No

* : The threats indicated are listed in alphabetical order; their order does not constitute a classification according to the importance of their impact on the property.
Furthermore, they are presented irrespective of the type of threat faced by the property, i.e. with specific and proven imminent danger (“ascertained danger”) or with threats which could have deleterious effects on the property’s Outstanding Universal Value (“potential danger”).

** : All mission reports are not always available electronically.


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