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eppur_se_muova Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-16-07 08:48 PM
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Wonders bid for heritage status (BBC)
Five of the world's natural wonders have been nominated for inclusion on the UN World Heritage List.

A biodiversity-rich rainforest in Madagascar and Tenerife's volcanic landscape are among the sites favoured by the World Conservation Union (IUCN).

A total of 37 natural and cultural sites will be considered by the UN World Heritage Committee.

The committee will make its final decision at its annual meeting, which begins on 23 June in New Zealand.

The prestigious list, co-ordinated by the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco), was set up to ensure the long-term protection of globally important cultural and natural sites.


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more: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/6757083.stm

http://whc.unesco.org/en/list fascinating browsing!

More pics at http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/shared/spl/hi/pop_ups/07/sci_nat_world_heritage_nominees/html/1.stm



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