The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Documents WHC-10/34.COM/8B and WHC-10/34.COM/INF.8B2,
2. Approves the proposed creation of a 22.5 ha buffer zone for the 42 ha Messel Pit Fossil Site, Germany in order to strengthen the integrity of the inscribed property and support its effective protection and management;
3. Notes with appreciation the submission of a fully revised management plan for the property, including its buffer zone, and encourages the State Party to fully implement the plan on an ongoing basis