Sentences with phrase «conservation value of the site»

A resulting 1991 site visit by NYZS and ITCF established the conservation value of the site and both have subsequently provided technical input for the preparation of its designation.

Not exact matches

Until Site C is held up against a comparable investment in renewables and conservation, British Columbians won't have a complete picture of the best value for our money.

Banrock Station is a Ramsar site (a wetland of international importance) because it is a model or demonstration site for the Ramsar Convention's fundamental principle of «wise use», combining private enterprise with wetland conservation and rehabilitation and with raising awareness of the important values and functions of wetlands.

Although secondary forests do have value for conservation, the study suggests that primary forests are necessary as sources of biodiversity and as a refuge for species that can colonize other sites that are being restored.

In 2009, the site was inscribed on the List of World Heritage in Danger because of concerns on the sale, lease and development of mangrove islands and the absence of a solid regulatory framework that can ensure the conservation of its exceptional values.

Selected for its outstanding nature conservation values, Lady Elliot Island is one of the most important sites in the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area for seabird nesting and an important habitat for marine turtles, manta rays, dolphins, sharks and coral reefs.

[11] For example, Kakadu National Park in the Northern Territory is a World Heritage site with Ramsar listed Wetlands well known for its spectacular wilderness, nature conservation values, rich diversity of habitats, flora and fauna, and cultural significance.