State of Conservation
124
Reports
124
Properties concerned
71
States Parties with SOC reports
Date Start:
2001close
Date end:2001close
Site | State Party | Year | Threats* | Danger List |
---|---|---|---|---|
abu menaAbu Mena | egypt Egypt | 2001 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Land conversion,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Risk of collapse |
No |
acropolis, athensAcropolis, Athens | greece Greece | 2001 | Housing, | No |
air and tenere natural reservesAir and Ténéré Natural Reserves | niger Niger | 2001 | Illegal activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Decline in wildlife populations |
Yes |
ajanta cavesAjanta Caves | india India | 2001 | Management activities,
Other Threats: Fragile mural paintings |
No |
ancient ksour of ouadane, chinguetti, tichitt and oualataAncient Ksour of Ouadane, Chinguetti, Tichitt and Oualata | mauritania Mauritania | 2001 | Desertification, Financial resources, Housing, Human resources, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
ancient city of sigiriyaAncient City of Sigiriya | sri lanka Sri Lanka | 2001 | Air transport infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis | egypt Egypt | 2001 | Changes in traditional ways of life and knowledge system, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, | No |
angkorAngkor | cambodia Cambodia | 2001 | Human resources,
Illegal activities,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Urgent problems of conservation |
Yes |
antigua guatemalaAntigua Guatemala | guatemala Guatemala | 2001 | Commercial development, Earthquake, | No |
auschwitz birkenau german nazi concentration and extermination camp (1940-1945)Auschwitz Birkenau German Nazi Concentration and Extermination Camp (1940-1945) |
poland Poland | 2001 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
australian fossil mammal sites (riversleigh / naracoorte)Australian Fossil Mammal Sites (Riversleigh / Naracoorte) | australia Australia | 2001 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Financial resources, Illegal activities, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
bahla fortBahla Fort | oman Oman | 2001 | Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Degradation of the structures |
Yes |
banc d'arguin national parkBanc d'Arguin National Park | mauritania Mauritania | 2001 | Fishing/collecting aquatic resources, Ground transport infrastructure, Oil and gas, | No |
białowieża forestBiałowieża Forest | belarus,poland Belarus Poland |
2001 | Forestry /wood production, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
brasiliaBrasilia | brazil Brazil | 2001 | Housing, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Legal framework, | No |
butrintButrint | albania Albania | 2001 | Financial resources,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Need for monitoring of the situation at the site |
Yes |
bwindi impenetrable national parkBwindi Impenetrable National Park | uganda Uganda | 2001 | Civil unrest, Human resources, Illegal activities, | No |
byblosByblos | lebanon Lebanon | 2001 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
canaima national parkCanaima National Park | venezuela (bolivarian republic of) Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 2001 | Major linear utilities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Conflicts between the Pemons communities and the National Guard |
No |
caves of aggtelek karst and slovak karstCaves of Aggtelek Karst and Slovak Karst | hungary,slovakia Hungary Slovakia |
2001 | Mining, | No |
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone | peru Peru | 2001 | Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Land conversion,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Fragility of the abdobe structures |
Yes |
chavin (archaeological site)Chavin (Archaeological Site) | peru Peru | 2001 | Financial resources,
Human resources,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other climate change impacts,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the site |
No |
chitwan national parkChitwan National Park | nepal Nepal | 2001 | Ground transport infrastructure, Major linear utilities, | No |
city of luxembourg: its old quarters and fortificationsCity of Luxembourg: its Old Quarters and Fortifications | luxembourg Luxembourg | 2001 | High impact research / monitoring activities, Housing, | No |
classical weimarClassical Weimar | germany Germany | 2001 | Ground transport infrastructure, | No |
colonial city of santo domingoColonial City of Santo Domingo | dominican republic Dominican Republic | 2001 | High impact research / monitoring activities, Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
cultural landscape of sintraCultural Landscape of Sintra | portugal Portugal | 2001 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
curonian spitCuronian Spit | lithuania,russian federation Lithuania Russian Federation |
2001 | Oil and gas, | No |
dja faunal reserveDja Faunal Reserve | cameroon Cameroon | 2001 | Commercial hunting, Financial resources, Forestry /wood production, Ground transport infrastructure, Illegal activities, | No |
djoudj national bird sanctuaryDjoudj National Bird Sanctuary | senegal Senegal | 2001 | Invasive / alien freshwater species, | Yes |
donana national parkDoñana National Park | spain Spain | 2001 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals,
Management systems/ management plan,
Marine transport infrastructure,
Mining,
Ritual / spiritual / religious and associative uses,
Water (extraction) ,
Other Threats: Decline of the Iberian lynx and Imperial eagle populations |
No |
ellora cavesEllora Caves | india India | 2001 | Management activities,
Other Threats: Fragile mural paintings |
No |
everglades national parkEverglades National Park | united states of america United States of America | 2001 | Crop production, Housing, Industrial areas, Storms, Surface water pollution, Water infrastructure, | Yes |
fort and shalamar gardens in lahoreFort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore | pakistan Pakistan | 2001 | Ground transport infrastructure, Water infrastructure, | Yes |
fortifications on the caribbean side of panama: portobelo-san lorenzoFortifications on the Caribbean Side of Panama: Portobelo-San Lorenzo | panama Panama | 2001 | Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
galápagos islandsGalápagos Islands | ecuador Ecuador | 2001 | Financial resources, Fishing/collecting aquatic resources, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Invasive / alien marine species, Invasive/alien terrestrial species, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
garamba national parkGaramba National Park | democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo | 2001 | Civil unrest, Illegal activities, | Yes |
giant's causeway and causeway coastGiant's Causeway and Causeway Coast | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 2001 | Commercial development, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
golden mountains of altaiGolden Mountains of Altai | russian federation Russian Federation | 2001 | Ground transport infrastructure, Major linear utilities, | No |
great barrier reefGreat Barrier Reef | australia Australia | 2001 | Ground transport infrastructure, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, | No |
great smoky mountains national parkGreat Smoky Mountains National Park | united states of america United States of America | 2001 | Air pollution, | No |
greater blue mountains areaGreater Blue Mountains Area | australia Australia | 2001 | Mining, Surface water pollution, | No |
gros morne national parkGros Morne National Park | canada Canada | 2001 | Forestry /wood production, | No |
group of monuments at hampiGroup of Monuments at Hampi | india India | 2001 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Ground transport infrastructure, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
gunung mulu national parkGunung Mulu National Park | malaysia Malaysia | 2001 | Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Lack of inclusion of indigenous peoples and their claims in the decision to extend the Park |
No |
ha long bay - cat ba archipelagoHa Long Bay - Cat Ba Archipelago | viet nam Viet Nam | 2001 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Management systems/ management plan,
Marine transport infrastructure,
Other Threats: Rapid economic development |
No |
hanseatic city of lubeckHanseatic City of Lübeck | germany Germany | 2001 | Commercial development, | No |
hatraHatra | iraq Iraq | 2001 | Human resources,
Illegal activities,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: particularly worrying state of conservation |
No |
hierapolis-pamukkaleHierapolis-Pamukkale | turkiye Türkiye | 2001 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: Discolouring of the limestone cliffs |
No |
hiroshima peace memorial (genbaku dome)Hiroshima Peace Memorial (Genbaku Dome) | japan Japan | 2001 | Earthquake, | No |
historic cairoHistoric Cairo | egypt Egypt | 2001 | Human resources, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic centre of naplesHistoric Centre of Naples | italy Italy | 2001 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
historic centre of sighişoaraHistoric Centre of Sighişoara | romania Romania | 2001 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
historic district of old quebecHistoric District of Old Québec | canada Canada | 2001 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, Marine transport infrastructure, | No |
historic ensemble of the potala palace, lhasaHistoric Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa | china China | 2001 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Housing, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Relative humidity, Ritual / spiritual / religious and associative uses, Water (rain/water table), | No |
historic sanctuary of machu picchuHistoric Sanctuary of Machu Picchu | peru Peru | 2001 | Fire (widlfires), Ground transport infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid | yemen Yemen | 2001 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Housing,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Relative humidity,
Solid waste,
Other Threats: Lack of conservation measures |
Yes |
historical centre of the city of arequipaHistorical Centre of the City of Arequipa | peru Peru | 2001 | Earthquake, | No |
historical monuments of mtskhetaHistorical Monuments of Mtskheta | georgia Georgia | 2001 | Housing, Management activities, | No |
huascarán national parkHuascarán National Park | peru Peru | 2001 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Ground transport infrastructure, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Mining, | No |
ichkeul national parkIchkeul National Park | tunisia Tunisia | 2001 | Air pollution,
Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals,
Management systems/ management plan,
Subsistence hunting,
Water (rain/water table),
Water infrastructure,
Other Threats: Excessive salinity of the water |
Yes |
iguacu national parkIguaçu National Park | brazil Brazil | 2001 | Ground transport infrastructure, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Input of excess energy, Management systems/ management plan, Surface water pollution, | Yes |
isole eolie (aeolian islands)Isole Eolie (Aeolian Islands) | italy Italy | 2001 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
itsukushima shinto shrineItsukushima Shinto Shrine | japan Japan | 2001 | Earthquake, | No |
joya de ceren archaeological siteJoya de Cerén Archaeological Site | el salvador El Salvador | 2001 | Earthquake, | No |
k’gari (fraser island)K’gari (Fraser Island) | australia Australia | 2001 | Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Risk to humans posed by the dingo population |
No |
kahuzi-biega national parkKahuzi-Biega National Park | democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo | 2001 | Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Mining, War, | Yes |
kakadu national parkKakadu National Park | australia Australia | 2001 | Invasive/alien terrestrial species, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, | No |
kasbah of algiersKasbah of Algiers | algeria Algeria | 2001 | Human resources, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley | nepal Nepal | 2001 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure,
Housing,
Land conversion,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Need for restoration/consolidation works |
No |
kaziranga national parkKaziranga National Park | india India | 2001 | Financial resources,
Illegal activities,
Other Threats: Elephant-human conflicts |
No |
kizhi pogostKizhi Pogost | russian federation Russian Federation | 2001 |
Other Threats: Deterioration of the structures |
No |
komodo national parkKomodo National Park | indonesia Indonesia | 2001 | Fire (widlfires), Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
ksar of ait-ben-haddouKsar of Ait-Ben-Haddou | morocco Morocco | 2001 | Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Management systems/ management plan,
Society's valuing of heritage,
Other Threats: This site has progressively become degraded |
No |
lake baikalLake Baikal | russian federation Russian Federation | 2001 | Financial resources,
Forestry /wood production,
Housing,
Illegal activities,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Legal framework,
Major linear utilities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Oil and gas,
Surface water pollution,
Other Threats: Continuing decline of the Baikal Seal population |
No |
levoča, spišský hrad and the associated cultural monumentsLevoča, Spišský Hrad and the Associated Cultural Monuments | slovakia Slovakia | 2001 | Quarrying, | No |
lorentz national parkLorentz National Park | indonesia Indonesia | 2001 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
los katios national parkLos Katíos National Park | colombia Colombia | 2001 | Civil unrest, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
lumbini, the birthplace of the lord buddhaLumbini, the Birthplace of the Lord Buddha | nepal Nepal | 2001 | Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Ritual / spiritual / religious and associative uses,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Extremely harsh natural environment; Improve the drainage for the Temple |
No |
m'zab valleyM'Zab Valley | algeria Algeria | 2001 | Housing,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Other Threats: Degradation of the overall natural environment |
No |
manas wildlife sanctuaryManas Wildlife Sanctuary | india India | 2001 | Civil unrest,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Illegal activities,
Land conversion,
Other Threats: Destruction of Park infrastructures |
Yes |
manovo-gounda st floris national parkManovo-Gounda St Floris National Park | central african republic Central African Republic | 2001 | Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
megalithic temples of maltaMegalithic Temples of Malta | malta Malta | 2001 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Instability of structures |
No |
memphis and its necropolis – the pyramid fields from giza to dahshurMemphis and its Necropolis – the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur | egypt Egypt | 2001 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Housing,
Land conversion,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the stones |
No |
morne trois pitons national parkMorne Trois Pitons National Park | dominica Dominica | 2001 | Ground transport infrastructure, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
mosi-oa-tunya / victoria fallsMosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls | zambia,zimbabwe Zambia Zimbabwe |
2001 | Financial resources, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
mount kenya national park/natural forestMount Kenya National Park/Natural Forest | kenya Kenya | 2001 | Avalanche/ landslide, Fire (widlfires), Illegal activities, Land conversion, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
mount nimba strict nature reserveMount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve | cote d'ivoire,guinea Côte d'Ivoire Guinea |
2001 | Financial resources, Ground transport infrastructure, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, | Yes |
nahanni national parkNahanni National Park | canada Canada | 2001 | Mining, | No |
ngorongoro conservation areaNgorongoro Conservation Area | united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania | 2001 | Crop production, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Land conversion, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, | No |
niokolo-koba national parkNiokolo-Koba National Park | senegal Senegal | 2001 | Ground transport infrastructure, Illegal activities, Land conversion, Mining, | No |
noel kempff mercado national parkNoel Kempff Mercado National Park | bolivia (plurinational state of) Bolivia (Plurinational State of) | 2001 | Mining, | No |
okapi wildlife reserveOkapi Wildlife Reserve | democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo | 2001 | Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, War, | Yes |
old city of sana'aOld City of Sana'a | yemen Yemen | 2001 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
old town of galle and its fortificationsOld Town of Galle and its Fortifications | sri lanka Sri Lanka | 2001 | Housing, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
palaces and parks of potsdam and berlinPalaces and Parks of Potsdam and Berlin | germany Germany | 2001 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure,
Ground transport infrastructure,
Other Threats: Impact of the Havel waterway improvement project on the cultural landscape |
No |
peking man site at zhoukoudianPeking Man Site at Zhoukoudian | china China | 2001 | Financial resources,
Housing,
Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Mining,
Quarrying,
Other Threats: Lack of maintenance ; Industrial pollution |
No |
petraPetra | jordan Jordan | 2001 | Commercial development,
Ground transport infrastructure,
Housing,
Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Solid waste,
Other Threats: Conservation of antiquities |
No |
pirin national parkPirin National Park | bulgaria Bulgaria | 2001 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
rice terraces of the philippine cordillerasRice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras | philippines Philippines | 2001 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
rio plátano biosphere reserveRío Plátano Biosphere Reserve | honduras Honduras | 2001 | Ground transport infrastructure, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Land conversion, | Yes |
roman monuments, cathedral of st peter and church of our lady in trierRoman Monuments, Cathedral of St Peter and Church of Our Lady in Trier | germany Germany | 2001 | Human resources, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table), | No |
routes of santiago de compostela: camino frances and routes of northern spainRoutes of Santiago de Compostela: Camino Francés and Routes of Northern Spain | spain Spain | 2001 | Water infrastructure, | No |
rwenzori mountains national parkRwenzori Mountains National Park | uganda Uganda | 2001 | Civil unrest,
Financial resources,
Human resources,
Illegal activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Unsustainable resource use practices |
Yes |
salonga national parkSalonga National Park | democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo | 2001 | Housing, Human resources, Illegal activities, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
sangay national parkSangay National Park | ecuador Ecuador | 2001 | Ground transport infrastructure, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Land conversion, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
serengeti national parkSerengeti National Park | united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania | 2001 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Illegal activities,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Management systems/ management plan,
Water infrastructure,
Other Threats: Threats to wildlife migration and populations |
No |
sian ka'anSian Ka'an | mexico Mexico | 2001 | Land conversion, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
simien national parkSimien National Park | ethiopia Ethiopia | 2001 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Land conversion,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Loss of biodiversity |
Yes |
sinharaja forest reserveSinharaja Forest Reserve | sri lanka Sri Lanka | 2001 | Crop production, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
srebarna nature reserveSrebarna Nature Reserve | bulgaria Bulgaria | 2001 | Financial resources,
Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals,
Management systems/ management plan,
Water (extraction) ,
Water infrastructure,
Other Threats: Loss of biodiversity |
Yes |
st kildaSt Kilda | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 2001 | Management systems/ management plan, Oil and gas, | 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 | 2001 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Risks of collapse |
No |
sundarbans national parkSundarbans National Park | india India | 2001 | Marine transport infrastructure,
Other Threats: System of National Waterways proposed for the Sundarbans Reserve |
No |
tasmanian wildernessTasmanian Wilderness | australia Australia | 2001 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Water infrastructure, | No |
the sundarbansThe Sundarbans | bangladesh Bangladesh | 2001 | Oil and gas,
Other Threats: High level of salinity |
No |
tipasaTipasa | algeria Algeria | 2001 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
tongariro national parkTongariro National Park | new zealand New Zealand | 2001 | Management activities, Society's valuing of heritage, Volcanic eruption, | No |
tyreTyre | lebanon Lebanon | 2001 | Marine transport infrastructure, | No |
virunga national parkVirunga National Park | democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo | 2001 | Civil unrest, Financial resources, Fishing/collecting aquatic resources, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Land conversion, Mining, | Yes |
volcanoes of kamchatkaVolcanoes of Kamchatka | russian federation Russian Federation | 2001 | Ground transport infrastructure, Illegal activities, Major linear utilities, Mining, Renewable energy facilities, | No |
western caucasusWestern Caucasus | russian federation Russian Federation | 2001 | Ground transport infrastructure, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
wet tropics of queenslandWet Tropics of Queensland | australia Australia | 2001 | Ground transport infrastructure, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Invasive/alien terrestrial species, Management systems/ management plan, Other climate change impacts, Water (extraction) , | No |
yellowstone national parkYellowstone National Park | united states of america United States of America | 2001 | Forestry /wood production,
Ground transport infrastructure,
Housing,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Invasive / alien freshwater species,
Oil and gas,
Renewable energy facilities,
Surface water pollution,
Other Threats: Infection threat to bison population |
Yes |
* :
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.