Australian Fossil Mammal Sites (Riversleigh/Naracoorte)
698
Australia
N (i) (ii)
The Bureau had recommended the inscription of the site as Riversleigh/Naracoorte Fossil site, excluding the site of Murgon until its significance can be more convincingly demonstrated. The Committee noted that Riversleigh provides outstanding examples of middle to late Tertiary mammal assemblages and one of the world's richest Oligo-Miocene mammal records in a continent whose mammalian history has been most isolated and distinctive, whereas Naracoorte preserves an outstanding variety of terrestrial ...
Arabian Oryx Sanctuary
654
Oman
N(iv)
The Committee recalled that the nomination of Arabian Oryx sanctuary (then referred to as Jiddat-al-Harasis) was originally submitted in August 1992 and deferred for clarification of the legal structures, boundaries and management plan. It noted that the area was renowned for the success of the re-introduction of the White Oryx Project and acknowledged that the Royal Decree No. 4/94 of January 1994 concerning the legal responsibilities for the management of the area was a partial response to an earlier request of the Bureau for further ...
Donana National Park
685
Spain
N(ii) (iii) (iv)
The Committee inscribed this site as an exceptional example of a large Mediterranean wetland with diverse habitats such as marshes, forests, pristine beaches, dunes and lagoons, which supports high faunal diversity, particularly large numbers of migratory birds of the palearctic region.
The Committee complemented the Spanish authorities on measures taken to improve protection of the site during the past two years and their efforts to maintain the integrity of the site. The Committee, however, alerted the Spanish authorities to ...
Sites: Doñana National Park
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
682
Uganda
N(iii) (iv)
The Committee inscribed this site which has one of the richest faunal communities in East Africa, including almost half the population of the world's mountain gorillas, and one of Africa's most important forests for butterflies and bird diversity. The Committee commended the Government of Uganda as well as the international donors for their efforts in generating resources necessary for the establishment of an effective management ...
Rwenzori Mountains National Park
684
Uganda
N(iii) (iv)
The Committee inscribed this site, also known as "Mountains of the Moon", for its aesthetic and scenic values and for its significance as the habitat for an exceptional variety of species, spanning the extraordinary altitudal range of the Park.
Ha Long Bay
672
Vietnam
N(iii)
The Committee recalled that the Bureau at its last session referred the consideration of this nomination pending the establishment of a legal framework, a revision of the boundaries of the proposed site and the initiation of a management programme. The Committee was satisfied to note that the Vietnamese authorities have revised the boundaries to nominate a smaller site which met natural heritage criterion (iii), introduced a reasonably satisfactory legislation and provided a boat and appointed a minimum number of staff to patrol the area.
The Committee ...
Canaima National Park
701
Venezuela
N(i) (ii) (iii)(iv)
The Committee recalled that the Bureau at its last session held in June 1994, had requested the Venezuelan authorities to revise the boundaries of the nominated area in accordance with the recommendations of IUCN, i.e. to exclude the savannah area which did not meet World Heritage criteria. The Committee was informed that, although there was no formal written response from the Venezuelan Park authorities with respect to the Bureau's recommendation, a senior staff member had verbally indicated that it would be difficult to ...
Sites: Canaima National Park
18 COM XI
Extension and Change of Name: Central Eastern Rainforest Reserves - Extension of the Australian East Coast Temperate & Subtropical Rainforest Park (Australia)
Central Eastern Rainforest Reserves (Australia) (extension of the Australian East Coast Temperate & Subtropical Rainforest Park)
368bis
Australia
N(i) (ii) (iv)
The Committee inscribed the extension proposed to this site by the Australian authorities, noting that the extension increased the size of the World Heritage site by 35%. The committee commended the Australian Government for acting on the recommendation of the Committee made in 1986 and agreeing to adopt the name "Central Eastern Rainforest Reserves (Australia)" for the enlarged property. The Committee requested the ...
18 COM XI
Extension: Tatshenshini-Alsek Provincial Wilderness Park (extension of the Glacier Bay/Wrangell/St. Elias/Kluane site) (Canada/USA)
Tatshenshini-Alsek Provincial Wilderness Park (extension of the Glacier Bay/Wrangell/St. Elias/Kluane site)
72bis/rev.
Canada/USA
N(ii) (iii) (iv)
The Committee inscribed this site as an extension to the Glacier Bay/Wrangell/St. Elias/Kluane World Heritage site.
The Committee commended the Government of British Columbia/Canada on the action taken to protect the area and it complimented the government agencies involved in moving towards the establishment of an International Advisory Council. The Committee noted that the World Heritage designation of this area does not prejudice the ...
Murchison Falls National Park
683
Uganda
The Committee recognized Murchison Falls as an important natural phenomena and as a habitat of elephants, giraffes and Nile crocodile, though populations of these species have been seriously reduced due to civil disturbances of the past decade. However, the Committee decided not to inscribe this site on the List because it considered its international significance to be secondary in comparison to similar sites in the region. The Committee, nevertheless, commended and encouraged the Government of Uganda and the GTZ for their efforts to restore ...
18 COM XI
Deferred Extension: Galapagos Marine Reserve (extension of the Galapagos Islands) (Ecuador)
Galapagos Marine Reserve (extension of the Galapagos Islands)
1bis
Ecuador
The Committee recognized that the Marine Reserve met natural heritage criteria. However, in accordance with the recommendation of IUCN and the wish of the Observer of Ecuador, it deferred the inclusion of the Galapagos Marine Reserve as an extension of World Heritage site of Galapagos. The Committee commended the Ecuadorean authorities for their efforts to enlarge the World Heritage property to include marine habitats extending to 15 nautical miles from the islands. It also noted the proposal of the Ecuadorean ...
Sites: Galápagos Islands
Virunga National Park
Zaire
During its examination of monitoring reports, the Committee noted the serious threats to Virunga National Park arising from the Rwandan refugee immigration. Accordingly, the Committee agreed to place Virunga National Park on the List of World Heritage in Danger.
Sites: Virunga National Park
18 COM XI
Inscription: Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park (renomination of Uluru National Park under cultural criteria) (Australia)
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park (renomination of Uluru National Park under cultural criteria)
447Rev
Australia
N(ii) (iii) C(v) (vi)
18 COM XI
Inscription: The Temple of Confucius, the Cemetery of Confucius, and the Kong Family Mansion in Qufu (China)
The Temple of Confucius, the Cemetery of Confucius, and the Kong Family Mansion in Qufu
704
China
C (i) (iv) (vi)
The ancient building complex in the Wudang Mountains
705
China
C(i)(ii)(vi)
The Mountain Resort and its Outlying Temples, Chengde
703
China
C(ii)(iv)
The Potala Palace, Lhasa
707
China
C(i) (iv) (vi)
ICOMOS commended the quality of the conservation and restoration works undertaken at the Palace by the Chinese authorities in charge of its conservation.
The Committee in approving the inscription of this site on the World Heritage List requested the Chinese authorities to envisage the possibility in the future of extending the site to include the historic village of Shol, the Temple of Jokhang as well as the Chakpori Hill. The Delegate of China assured the Committee that the authorities will certainly take into account the ...
The Pilgrimage Church of St. John of Nepomuk at Zelena Hora
690
Czech Republic
C(iv)
Jelling Mounds, Runic Stones and Church
697
Denmark
C(iii)
Petäjävesi Old Church
584
Finland
C(iv)
Sites: Petäjävesi Old Church