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Cultural Properties - Examination of minor boundary modifications - Fortress of Suomenlinna (Finland)

Document type
Decision
Reference number
8B.60
Date
Jun 24, 2012
Source
UNEP, InforMEA
Status
Active
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Treaty
Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage (Nov 23, 1972)
Meeting
36e session du Comité
Website
whc.unesco.org
Abstract

The World Heritage Committee,

1.  Having examined Documents WHC-12/36.COM/8B.Add and WHC-12/36.COM/INF.8B1.Add,

2.  Decides not to approve the proposed reduction of the buffer zone for the Fortress of Suomenlinna, Finland;

3.  Requests the State Party to put in place for the existing buffer zone zoning that reflects different planning needs, and which could be recognised by land-use and development plans.