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SOC: Iguazu National Park (Argentina) and Iguaçu National Park (Brazil)

Document type
Decision
Reference number
VIII
Date
Dec 9, 1991
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
15e session du Comité
Website
whc.unesco.org
Abstract

Iguazu National Park (Argentina) and Iguaçu National Park (Brazil)

The Committee noted that eight helicopters simultaneously overfly these adjacent sites which cover the same waterfall area. Over 7,000 visitors had registered complaints and local conservation groups are opposed to the use of helicopters in the area because it contravenes legal regulations for air traffic over protected areas. The Brazilian Delegate informed the Committee that a working group had been established to study the matter with a view to introducing more stringent regulatory measures for helicopter tourism. The Committee requested the Secretariat to contact the authorities of Argentina in order to request information on steps taken by them.