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State of Conservation (SOC)

Niokolo-Koba National Park (1988)

UNESCO Extra-Budgetary Funds
International Assistance granted to the property

Requests Approved: 0 (from1982-1986)
Total Amount Ap proved: 42,845USD

1986   Additional cost of radios ordered in 1985 for Niokolo-Koba ...   6,196  USD
1985   Purchase of 4 portable radios for protection programme for ...   9,618  USD
1982   Vehicles, camping equipment and radio communication material for ...   27,031  USD
Missions**
Factors* affecting the property identified in previous reports

Road project; Poaching; Management issues

Corrective Measures
Current conservation issues

A proposal for a new road through this park which would have significant impact was studied by an IUCN consultant in June. A final decision is still pending and the Committee should request to be informed.

Conclusion
Decision

  • Adopted

  • Draft Decision

The Committee should request to be informed about the proposal for a new road.

Niokolo-Koba National Park
State Party:
Senegal
Date of Inscription: 1981
Nomination records (Year): 1980
Category: Natural
Criteria: (x)
Exports
Word File
SOC Reports (year)
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
1993
1992
1990
1989
1988
1987
1986
Threats*
  • Ground transport infrastructure
  • Illegal activities
  • Management systems/ management plan
  • Other Threats:
Documents
SC.88/CONF.001/04A
Other Documents:
View inscribed site documents, nomination file, reports, decisions, ...
SOC ID: 1579
Inscription on the Danger List
Year: 2007
Threats to the Site:

a)         Poaching;

b)         Livestock grazing.


* : 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.