World Heritage n°61 - World Heritage Forests
Tuesday, November 1, 2011In Focus: World Heritage Forests
World Heritage sites and the future of forests
The United Nations has declared 2011 the International Year of Forests, and there are currently 104 World Heritage sites recognized for their forest values.
Río Plátano Biosphere Reserve
A remnant primeval forest
The property has been inscribed on the List of World Heritage in Danger in view of the combined threats of illegal logging, land occupation, poaching and rapid rise in drug trafficking.
Congo Basin forests
Common heritage of humanity
In spite of the global importance and international recognition of numerous sites in the Congo Basin forests, many in this region are still threatened by unsustainable development, excessive tourism pressures and armed conflict.
Sumatran rainforest heritage at the crossroads
The need to mobilize support and raise awareness to overcome threats facing the Tropical Rainforest Heritage of Sumatra has led the World Heritage Committee to place the property on the List of World Heritage in Danger.
Redwoods: an ever-living heritage
Redwood National and State Parks are home to the world’s tallest trees and to many endangered species. Since the early 1900s, conservationists have been mobilized to protect the forests and the ecosystem.
Close-Up
New World Heritage sites 2011
A presentation of the 25 new World Heritage sites inscribed at the 35th session of the World Heritage Committee, Paris (France) in June 2011.
Forum
Interview
Interview with C. T. S. Nair, forestry expert.
Advisory Bodies
Mining, oil and gas threats on the rise.
Conventions
Forests: a legacy worth protecting.
News
Preservation
The 35th session of the World Heritage Committee; The business of managing sites; Rapid response in tsunami wake; Auction to save Malpelo; Climate change and World Heritage; Contested Tanzania highway project will not cross Serengeti National Park; Nepal success story; Silk Roads Heritage Corridors approach; Arab regional action.
Outreach
First South-East Europe World Heritage Youth Forum held; Youth Forum in conjunction with Committee session; World Bank and UNESCO collaborate on culture and sustainable development; UNESCO and Panasonic partner to promote World Heritage conservation and environmental education; Tides of Time partners renew commitment to marine World Heritage until 2014; ‘Celebrating World Heritage’ Partnership with HISTORY; The Case of the Lost World Heritage, 3rd episode.