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Natural Properties - Examination of minor boundary modifications - Messel Pit Fossil Site (Germany)

Document type
Decision
Reference number
8B.45
Date
Jul 25, 2010
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
34e session du Comité
Website
whc.unesco.org
Abstract

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