World Heritage desert landscapes : potential priorities for the recognition of desert landscapes and geomorphological sites on the World Heritage List
Goudie, Andrew; Seely, Mary
IUCN, Protected Areas Programme; IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas; World Heritage Centre; Unesco
The purpose of this study is to advise State Parties to the World Heritage Committee on nonpolar deserts as potential World Heritage Sites of Outstanding Universal Value with a focus on geomorphological aspects. It also discusses some of the issues relating to the integrity and management of these areas and the need to conserve them.
Series: IUCN World Heritage Studies 9
Gland, Switzerland : IUCN, 2011 44p. : ill.
Note: Includes bibliographical references. The electronic version of this title is forthcoming.
Keywords: World Heritage sites; World Heritage Convention; Natural heritage; Deserts Conservation - protected areas
