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State of Conservation

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53
Properties concerned
30
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Date Start: 2021close
Date end:2021close
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		 2021 Commercial hunting, Forestry /wood production, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, No
ancient city of nessebarAncient City of Nessebar bulgaria Bulgaria 2021 Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, Marine transport infrastructure, No
aphrodisiasAphrodisias turkiye Türkiye 2021 Management systems/ management plan, No
archaeological areas of pompei, herculaneum and torre annunziataArchaeological Areas of Pompei, Herculaneum and Torre Annunziata italy Italy 2021 Financial resources, Housing, Human resources, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, Solid waste, Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: New buffer zone necessary
 No
auschwitz birkenau german nazi concentration and extermination camp (1940-1945)Auschwitz Birkenau
German Nazi Concentration and Extermination Camp (1940-1945)		 poland Poland 2021 Ground transport infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Slow process of consultation with local communities
 No
białowieża forestBiałowieża Forest belarus,poland Belarus
Poland		 2021 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 2021 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
central sikhote-alinCentral Sikhote-Alin russian federation Russian Federation 2021 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 2021 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 2021 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
diyarbakır fortress and hevsel gardens cultural landscapeDiyarbakır Fortress and Hevsel Gardens Cultural Landscape turkiye Türkiye 2021 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 2021 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 2021 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, Water infrastructure, No
everglades national parkEverglades National Park united states of america United States of America 2021 Housing, Invasive / alien freshwater species, Storms, Surface water pollution, Water infrastructure,
Other Threats: Mercury contamination of fish and wildlife
 Yes
gelati monasteryGelati Monastery georgia Georgia 2021 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 2021 Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Management systems/ management plan, Quarrying, No
golden mountains of altaiGolden Mountains of Altai russian federation Russian Federation 2021 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 2021 Invasive/alien terrestrial species, No
gros morne national parkGros Morne National Park canada Canada 2021 Management systems/ management plan, Oil and gas, No
historic areas of istanbulHistoric Areas of Istanbul turkiye Türkiye 2021 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 pragueHistoric Centre of Prague czechia Czechia 2021 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 2021 Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, No
historic centre of the city of salzburgHistoric Centre of the City of Salzburg austria Austria 2021 Housing, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, No
historic centre of viennaHistoric Centre of Vienna austria Austria 2021 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 2021 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 2021 Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Land conversion, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, No
kizhi pogostKizhi Pogost russian federation Russian Federation 2021 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
krzemionki prehistoric striped flint mining regionKrzemionki Prehistoric Striped Flint Mining Region poland Poland 2021 Management systems/ management plan, Mining, No
kyiv: saint-sophia cathedral and related monastic buildings, kyiv-pechersk lavraKyiv: Saint-Sophia Cathedral and Related Monastic Buildings, Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra ukraine Ukraine 2021 Housing, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, No
lake baikalLake Baikal russian federation Russian Federation 2021 Fire (widlfires), Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, Surface water pollution, Water infrastructure, No
landscape for breeding and training of ceremonial carriage horses at kladruby nad labemLandscape for Breeding and Training of Ceremonial Carriage Horses at Kladruby nad Labem czechia Czechia 2021 Interpretative and visitation facilities, Major linear utilities, Management systems/ management plan, Non-renewable energy facilities, No
landscapes of dauriaLandscapes of Dauria russian federation Russian Federation 2021 Financial resources, Human resources, Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, No
liverpool – maritime mercantile cityLiverpool – Maritime Mercantile City united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 2021 Commercial development, Governance, High impact research / monitoring activities, Housing, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, Society's valuing of heritage, Yes
medieval monuments in kosovoMedieval Monuments in Kosovo serbia Serbia 2021 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		 2021 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 2021 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
old city of dubrovnikOld City of Dubrovnik croatia Croatia 2021 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 2021 Governance, Housing, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, No
paris, banks of the seineParis, Banks of the Seine france France 2021
Other Threats: Fire
 No
pirin national parkPirin National Park bulgaria Bulgaria 2021 Commercial development, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, No
plitvice lakes national parkPlitvice Lakes National Park croatia Croatia 2021 Air pollution, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Surface water pollution, Water (extraction) , No
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 2021 Management systems/ management plan, No
sanctuary of bom jesus do monte in bragaSanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte in Braga portugal Portugal 2021 Legal framework, Low impact research / monitoring activities, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Need to remove the terrace bar
 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 2021 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 2021 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		 2021 Governance, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, No
upper middle rhine valleyUpper Middle Rhine Valley germany Germany 2021 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		 2021 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, No
venice and its lagoonVenice and its Lagoon italy Italy 2021 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 2021 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, No
volcanoes of kamchatkaVolcanoes of Kamchatka russian federation Russian Federation 2021 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
western caucasusWestern Caucasus russian federation Russian Federation 2021 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 2021 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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