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  • (vii) Superlative beauty
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  • (ix) Ecosystems
  • (x) Species
Rating
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  • Biological Resource Use
  • Other Biological Resource Use
  • Human Intrusions and Disturbance
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Benefit
  • Food
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  • Soil stabilisation
  • Tourism-related income
  • Wilderness and iconic features
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  • Coastal protection
  • Collection of genetic material
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  • Sacred or symbolic plants or animals
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  • Water provision (importance for water quantity and quality)
  • Knowledge
  • Cultural identity and sense of belonging
  • Environmental services
  • Pollination
  • Contribution to local economy
Designation
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  • IBA
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Conservation outlook assessments

Search all natural World Heritage sites and learn how likely they are to maintain Outstanding Universal Value over time. The Conservation Outlook Assessments are based on best available information mobilized from a wide range of sources, and we welcome feedback to help improve them.

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The gauge

the gauge

The gauge reflects the conservation outlook of sites inscribed as World Heritage under the natural criteria vii, viii, ix and x. Each site has received a rating according to the state and trends of its values, threats, and protection and management

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RESULTS: 4 SITES
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Significant concern

Galápagos Islands

Ecuador
Inscribed in
1978
Criteria
(vii)
(viii)
(ix)
(x)
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Significant concern

Huascarán National Park

Peru
Inscribed in
1985
Criteria
(vii)
(viii)
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Good

Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes

Republic of Korea (South Korea)
Inscribed in
2007
Criteria
(vii)
(viii)
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Significant concern

Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park

Viet Nam
Inscribed in
2003
Criteria
(viii)
(ix)
(x)
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