D13 01 Bijlage bij Nota - Periodic Report III Werelderfgoed Schokland.pdf

Schokland and Surroundings 1. World Heritage Property Data 1.1 - Name of World Heritage property Schokland and Surroundings

1.2 - World Heritage property details 1.3 - Geographic information table Name

Coordinates

Property (ha)

Buffer zone (ha)

Total (ha)

Inscription year

Schokland and Surroundings

52.639 / 5.772

1306

0

1306

1995

1306

0

1306

Total (ha)

1.4 - Map(s) Title

Date

Schokland and Surroundings - map of the inscribed property

1995

Schokland and Surroundings - map of the World Heritage property

2015

Link to source

1.5 - Web and Social Media data of the property (if applicable) 1. Werelderfgoed in Nederland (dutch only) 2. Stichting Platform Werelderfgoed Nederland 3. Werelderfgoed Schockland 4. Cultural Heritage Agency of the Netherlands

Comment 1. not working, can be deleted 2. https://www.werelderfgoed.nl/, is the site of Stichting Werelderfgoed Nederland (this is the new name) 3. The name is: Werelderfgoed Schokland

2. Other Conventions/Programmes under which the World Heritage property is protected (if applicable) 2.1 - Records indicate that your World Heritage property (in whole or in part) is designated and/or protected under the Conventions/programmes shown in the prefilled table below. Please check and amend as necessary. The World Heritage property (in whole or in part) is designated and/or protected under this convention/programme 2.1.1

International Register of Cultural Property under Special Protection (1954 Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict)

2.1.2

List of Cultural Property under Enhanced Protection (Second Protocol to the 1954 Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict)

2.1.3

The List of Wetlands of International Importance (The Ramsar List) (Convention on Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar Convention))

2.1.4

World Network of Biosphere Reserves Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme

2.1.5

Global Geoparks Network UNESCO Global Geoparks

The World Heritage property (in whole or in part) is not designated and/or protected under this convention/programme

2.2 - Please provide comments on 2.1 if necessary Not applicable

2.3 - Do your national authorities intend to request the granting of Enhanced Protection (if relevant) under the Second Protocol to the 1954 Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict for the World Heritage property in the next three years? No

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of International Importance (The Ramsar List), if relevant, in the next three years? No

2.5 - Do your national authorities intend to designate whole or part of the World Heritage property as a Man and Biosphere Reserve (if relevant) in the next three years? No

2.6 - Do your national authorities intend to apply for whole or part of World Heritage property to be designated as a UNESCO Global Geopark (if relevant) in the next three years? No

2.7 - Please indicate the level of cooperation at property level between designations under different Conventions/Programmes 2.7.1

1954 Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict

2.7.1

There is no contact with the Focal Point(s) of this designation/programme.

2.7.2

The World Heritage Site Manager occasionally communicates with the Focal Point(s) of this designation/programme.

2.7.3

The World Heritage Site Manager regularly communicates with the Focal Point(s) of this designation/programme.

2.7.4

The World Heritage Site Manager also manages this designation/programme.

2.7.2

Second Protocol to the 1954 Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict

2.7.1

There is no contact with the Focal Point(s) of this designation/programme.

2.7.2

The World Heritage Site Manager occasionally communicates with the Focal Point(s) of this designation/programme.

2.7.3

The World Heritage Site Manager regularly communicates with the Focal Point(s) of this designation/programme.

2.7.4

The World Heritage Site Manager also manages this designation/programme.

2.7.3

Convention on Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar Convention)

2.7.1

There is no contact with the Focal Point(s) of this designation/programme.

2.7.2

The World Heritage Site Manager occasionally communicates with the Focal Point(s) of this designation/programme.

2.7.3

The World Heritage Site Manager regularly communicates with the Focal Point(s) of this designation/programme.

2.7.4

The World Heritage Site Manager also manages this designation/programme.

2.7.4

Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme

2.7.1

There is no contact with the Focal Point(s) of this designation/programme.

2.7.2

The World Heritage Site Manager occasionally communicates with the Focal Point(s) of this designation/programme.

2.7.3

The World Heritage Site Manager regularly communicates with the Focal Point(s) of this designation/programme.

2.7.4

The World Heritage Site Manager also manages this designation/programme.

2.7.5

UNESCO Global Geoparks

2.7.1

There is no contact with the Focal Point(s) of this designation/programme.

2.7.2

The World Heritage Site Manager occasionally communicates with the Focal Point(s) of this designation/programme.

2.7.3

The World Heritage Site Manager regularly communicates with the Focal Point(s) of this designation/programme.

2.7.4

The World Heritage Site Manager also manages this designation/programme.

2.8 - Please add any further comments on cooperation with the other designation(s)/programme(s) There is regular contact with the focal point, but the above mentioned programmes are not applicable to our wordlheritagesite

2.9 - Are you aware of any elements associated with the World Heritage property that have been inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage? No

2.10 - Please list any elements associated with the World Heritage property inscribed under the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of which you are aware Not applicable

2.11 - Are you aware of any documentary heritage listed under the Memory of the World Programme associated with the World Heritage property? No

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2.12 - Please list any documentary heritage associated with the World Heritage property listed under the Memory of the World Programme of which you aware. Not applicable

3. Statement of Outstanding Universal Value 3.1 - Statement of Outstanding Universal Value for the property as adopted by the World Heritage Committee

Statement of Outstanding Universal Value Brief synthesis The struggle of the people of the Netherlands against water has endured, for more than six thousand years, and still continues today; without constant vigilance, more than half the present area of the country would be entirely submerged or subject to periodic inundation. Schokland was a peninsula that by the fifteenth century had become an island. Occupied and then abandoned as the sea encroached, it had to be evacuated in 1859. Following the impoldering of the Zuider Zee, however, it has formed part of the land reclaimed from the sea since the 1940s. Schokland has vestiges of human habitation going back to prehistoric times. It symbolizes the heroic, age-old struggle of the people of the Netherlands against the encroachment of the water. As a result of the colossal reclamation programme that began in the early years of the 20th century, Schokland and the settlement mounds and other human interventions that surround it stand as mute testimony to the skill and fortitude of the Dutch people in the face of this never-ceasing natural threat. The contours of the former island of Schokland above the flat lands of the reclaimed Noordoostpolder are still easy to trace in the topography within the former island — there are four large village terps, all of them protected archaeological sites.

A fifth such site includes traces of Neolithic, Bronze Age and Iron Age settlements. The remains of dykes and terps located outside the present island reflect the former contours of the island and the land that has been lost over the course of time. Also located outside the present island, but within the boundaries of the World Heritage property, are more than 160 archaeological sites with remnants of prehistoric occupation. A church and church ruins, residential and commercial buildings, barns, a former harbour, and land division patterns (both old and new) go to complete the story of Schokland. The area provides exceptional evidence of a cultural tradition of island-dwellers threatened by the water and ultimately evacuated; the first residents on the land reclaimed from the sea cultivated and developed that new land. The area is an exceptional example of a traditional type of settlement and land use that is representative of cultures, primarily when these have become vulnerable due to the influence of irreversible change. Criterion (iii): Schokland and its surroundings preserve the last surviving evidence of a prehistoric and early historic society that had adapted to the precarious life of wetland settlements under the constant threat of temporary or permanent incursions by the sea.

Criterion (v):Schokland is included in the agricultural landscape that was created as a result of the reclamation of the former Zuider Zee, part of the never-ceasing struggle of the people of the Netherlands against the water and one of the greatest and most visionary human achievements of the twentieth century. The history of this region is excellently represented in this small area, with its settlements, cemeteries, terps, dykes and parcel systems. Integrity Despite having been part of the new man-made landscape since 1942, as an inland island used for large-scale agriculture, the contours of the former island are still clearly visible, with heritage remnants such as dykes and terps. The whole island and its immediate surroundings are included in the World Heritage property. Vestiges of all phases of the settlement history of Schokland are clearly recognisable: the traces of prehistoric settlement in the ground, the four terps on the eastern side of the island, the buildings on the island itself, the characteristic recent system of land division of the polder, and the green areas along the edge of the island. Without an appropriate management regime, dehydration and modern agriculture could threaten the area and cause damage to the archaeological deposits. Authenticity The authenticity of the site resides in its very existence.

The nomination dossier was subtitled “symbol of the Dutch battle against water,” an apt description of Schokland and its authenticity. There are at least 152 sites in and around Schokland where the remains of prehistoric settlements, dykes and terps have been discovered. Together, these reflect the former contours of the island, the land that has been lost over the course of time and due to the living conditions over a period of 6000 years. The island itself is still entirely authentic. Vestiges of the earlier buildings on the former island remain in the form of the Dutch Reformed church and the adjoining minister’s house (1834) and a much-restored boathouse for an iceboat in Middelbuurt. All the other buildings were demolished after the evacuation in 1859. The wooden buildings in Middelbuurt housing the Schokland Museum, are replicas of buildings and barns in the traditional Zuider Zee style from about 1980. In Oud-Emmeloord, the lighthouse keeper’s house (1882) and the foghorn house (about 1921) have been preserved. Some of the surviving features have been reconstructed, for example the harbour basin in Oud-Emmeloord with its jetties and ice aprons, the pile walls in Middelbuurt, and the foundations of the old beacon at the terp at the southern extremity. Sections of the foundations of the churches at the southern extremity have been restored.

The church in Middelbuurt has been fully restored and given (nonoriginal) furnishings. A specialised company restored the church ruins using original materials. The harbours, the breakwater, and the lighthouse have been reconstructed according to the currently applicable legislation. Protection and management requirements Schokland and Surroundings comprises five protected national archaeological sites (four terps and an area with traces of prehistoric settlement) and five listed buildings, namely the lighthouse keeper’s house and the foghorn at the Oud-Emmeloord terp at the northernmost point, the former Dutch Reformed church and the boathouse for an iceboat in Middelbuurt, and a ruined church at the southernmost point of the former island. Since 2002, a hydrological buffer zone has been constructed on the east side of the island so as to prevent subsidence of the island and damage to the archaeological record in the soil due to groundwater depletion. The government has also bought up more than 200 hectares of agricultural land and terminated production there. The municipality of Noordoostpolder became the site holder in 2010. Actual management, based on a management plan, is in the hands of the Flevo Landscape Foundation [Stichting Flevolandschap] and the municipality of Noordoostpolder.

Besides management by the Flevo Landscape Foundation and the municipality (together some 500 hectares), the area is also used by the owners and tenants of agricultural land. In all cases, this use is intended to preserve the various features but at the same time to generate economic returns. The management plan is the result of specific agreements and administrative measures. The plan comprises specific tasks and responsibilities regarding preservation, management, and access of/to the Schokland World Heritage property and its surroundings. The management plan also makes clear the division of roles for these parties regarding management and preservation. The management plan is therefore a widely supported document which presents a shared view of the area and serves to unite all the parties involved, regarding concrete activities, organisation and finances. It also provides an integration framework for assessing the implementation of projects and ideas. One of the most important projects for the parties involved concerns the continued monitoring of the state of conservation of archaeological sites in the area surrounding the former island. Due to soil subsidence there is a strained relationship between agricultural use of the land and the conservation of the archaeological remnants.

Since 2012, all parties strive to define a second hydrological buffer zone at the southern tip of the former island, involving another 200 hectares of land. The Dutch government intends to designate the World Heritage property Schokland and Surroundings as a protected conservation area under the 1988 Monuments Schokland and Surroundings 26 7 2023 12:27

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and Historic Buildings Act M [ onumentenwet 1988].

Comment Since 2012, all parties have strived to define a second hydrological buffer zone at the southern tip of the former island, involving another 200 hectares of land. In 2023 this has been realised, securing the longterm protection of the OUV on site. The Dutch government intends to designate the World Heritage property Schokland and Surroundings as a protected conservation area under the Heritage Act (2016) and the Planning Act (2024).

3.2 - Please list the key attributes of Outstanding Universal Value of your property and give an assessment of their condition. As a guideline, it is suggested to focus on approximately five key attributes (no more than 15 overall). Brief identification of attribute

Preserved

3.2.1

152 archaeological sites comprising 8000 years of occupational history

3.2.2

remains of dykes and terps, cemeteries and parcel systems

3.2.3

4 large village terps

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monumental buildings and elements pre 2nd World War

3.2.5

the former island of Schokland and its contours

3.2.6

the topography of the reclamation of the former Zuyder Zee

3.2.7

the old harbour

3.2.8

the visible contrast between the former island and the reclamation

3.2.9

the green infrastructure surrounding roads, former island and farmyards

3.2.10

the farmyards belonging to the reclamation period

Compromised

Seriously compromised

Lost

3.2.11 3.2.12 3.2.13 3.2.14 3.2.15

3.3 - Comments, conclusions and/or recommendations related to Statement of Outstanding Universal Value Regarding the terps and archaeological sites there is a problem with soilsubsidence. Measurements are taken to prevent compromise and achieve longterm preservation, but this is a slow proces. All archaeological sites are being monitored.

4. Factors Affecting the Property 4.1. Buildings and Development 4.1.1 - Housing Previous answer Cycle 2 (17/07/2013): Not relevant Relevant

Not relevant

4.1.2 - Commercial development Previous answer Cycle 2 (17/07/2013): Not relevant Relevant

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4.1.3 - Industrial areas Previous answer Cycle 2 (17/07/2013): Not relevant Relevant

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4.1.4 - Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure Previous answer Cycle 2 (17/07/2013): Not relevant Relevant

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4.1.5 - Interpretative and visitation facilities Previous answer Cycle 2 (17/07/2013): Relevant, Negative, Current, Inside

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4.1.6 - Please comment as necessary on how the factors selected as relevant in 4.1 are affecting the property either negatively or positively The site is working towards a new visitorscentre and is creating new walkingtrails and visitorsfacilities on the island and surrounding the island. The museum has had a new and more interactive display. The restaurant is much improved.

4.2. Transportation Infrastructure 4.2.1 - Ground transport infrastructure Previous answer Cycle 2 (17/07/2013): Not relevant Relevant

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4.2.2 - Underground transport infrastructure Previous answer Cycle 2 (17/07/2013): Not relevant Relevant

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4.2.3 - Air transport infrastructure Previous answer Cycle 2 (17/07/2013): Not relevant Relevant

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4.2.4 - Marine transport infrastructure Previous answer Cycle 2 (17/07/2013): Not relevant Relevant

Not relevant

4.2.5 - Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure Previous answer Cycle 2 (17/07/2013): Not relevant Relevant

Not relevant

4.2.6 - Please comment as necessary on how the factors selected as relevant in 4.2 are affecting the property either negatively or positively Not applicable

4.3. Services Infrastructures 4.3.1 - Water infrastructure Previous answer Cycle 2 (17/07/2013): Relevant, Positive, Potential, Inside, Outside Not relevant

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4.3.2 - Renewable energy facilities Previous answer Cycle 2 (17/07/2013): Not relevant Relevant

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4.3.3 - Non-renewable energy facilities Previous answer Cycle 2 (17/07/2013): Not relevant Relevant

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4.3.4 - Localised utilities Previous answer Cycle 2 (17/07/2013): Not relevant Relevant

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4.3.5 - Major linear utilities Previous answer Cycle 2 (17/07/2013): Not relevant Not relevant

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4.3.6 - Please comment as necessary on how the factors selected as relevant in 4.3 are affecting the property either negatively or positively In the surrounding area of the site developments regarding sustainable energysources occur. This means we have to be alert regarding the use of solar panels and its visible impact. Also a new and stronger powerline is being realised, where one of the alternatives is planned within the worldheritage site. A heritage impact assessment is made to ensure that the impact of such a development is stated and prevented. Furthermore a new waterinfiltration system is implemented in the southern area.

4.4. Pollution 4.4.1 - Pollution of marine waters Previous answer Cycle 2 (17/07/2013): Not relevant Relevant

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4.4.2 - Ground water pollution Previous answer Cycle 2 (17/07/2013): Not relevant Relevant

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4.4.3 - Surface water pollution Previous answer Cycle 2 (17/07/2013): Not relevant Relevant

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4.4.4 - Air pollution Previous answer Cycle 2 (17/07/2013): Not relevant Relevant

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4.4.5 - Solid waste Previous answer Cycle 2 (17/07/2013): Not relevant Relevant

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4.4.6 - Input of excess energy Previous answer Cycle 2 (17/07/2013): Not relevant Relevant

Not relevant

4.4.7 - Please comment as necessary on how the factors selected as relevant in 4.4 are affecting the property either negatively or positively Not applicable

4.5. Biological resource use/modification 4.5.1 - Fishing/collecting aquatic resources Previous answer Cycle 2 (17/07/2013): Not relevant Relevant

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4.5.2 - Aquaculture Previous answer Cycle 2 (17/07/2013): Not relevant Relevant

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4.5.3 - Land conversion Previous answer Cycle 2 (17/07/2013): Relevant, Positive, Potential, Inside Not relevant

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4.5.4 - Livestock farming/Grazing of domesticated animals Previous answer Cycle 2 (17/07/2013): Relevant, Positive, Potential, Inside Not relevant

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4.5.5 - Crop production Previous answer Cycle 2 (17/07/2013): Relevant, Negative, Current, Inside Not relevant

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4.5.6 - Commercial wild plant collection Previous answer Cycle 2 (17/07/2013): Not relevant Relevant

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4.5.7 - Subsistence wild plant collection Previous answer Cycle 2 (17/07/2013): Not relevant Relevant

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4.5.8 - Commercial hunting Previous answer Cycle 2 (17/07/2013): Not relevant Relevant

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4.5.9 - Subsistence hunting Previous answer Cycle 2 (17/07/2013): Not relevant Relevant

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4.5.10 - Forestry/Wood production Previous answer Cycle 2 (17/07/2013): Not relevant Relevant

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4.5.11 - Please comment as necessary on how the factors selected as relevant in 4.5 are affecting the property either negatively or positively Within the municipality of Noordoostpolder solisubsidence is a real problem, both to the agricultural use as to the archaeological sites. Furthermore, the goals regarding sustainable landuse, for example deminiscing nitrogen, means that this will impact the traditional agricultural use. The sector is working towards other forms of agriculture, new crops suitable for higher groundwatertables. This development however does have a positive effect on the preservation of the archaeological sites.

4.6. Physical resource extraction 4.6.1 - Mining Previous answer Cycle 2 (17/07/2013): Not relevant Relevant

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4.6.2 - Quarrying Previous answer Cycle 2 (17/07/2013): Not relevant Relevant

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4.6.3 - Oil and gas Previous answer Cycle 2 (17/07/2013): Not relevant Relevant

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4.6.4 - Water (extraction) Previous answer Cycle 2 (17/07/2013): Not relevant Relevant

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4.6.5 - Please comment as necessary on how the factors selected as relevant in 4.6 are affecting the property either negatively or positively Not applicable

4.7. Local conditions affecting physical fabric 4.7.1 - Wind Previous answer Cycle 2 (17/07/2013): Not relevant Relevant

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4.7.2 - Relative humidity Previous answer Cycle 2 (17/07/2013): Not relevant Relevant

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4.7.3 - Temperature Previous answer Cycle 2 (17/07/2013): Not relevant Relevant

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4.7.4 - Radiation/Light Previous answer Cycle 2 (17/07/2013): Not relevant Relevant

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4.7.5 - Dust Previous answer Cycle 2 (17/07/2013): Not relevant Relevant

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4.7.6 - Water (rain/water table) Previous answer Cycle 2 (17/07/2013): Not relevant Relevant

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4.7.7 - Pests Previous answer Cycle 2 (17/07/2013): Not relevant Relevant

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4.7.8 - Micro-organisms Previous answer Cycle 2 (17/07/2013): Not relevant Relevant

Not relevant

4.7.9 - Please comment as necessary on how the factors selected as relevant in 4.7 are affecting the property either negatively or positively Not applicable

4.8. Social/Cultural uses of heritage 4.8.1 - Ritual/Spiritual/Religious and associative uses Previous answer Cycle 2 (17/07/2013): Not relevant Relevant

Not relevant

4.8.2 - Society's valuing of heritage Previous answer Cycle 2 (17/07/2013): Not relevant Relevant

Not relevant

4.8.3 - Indigenous hunting, gathering and collecting Previous answer Cycle 2 (17/07/2013): Not relevant Relevant

Not relevant

4.8.4 - Changes in traditional ways of life and knowledge system Previous answer Cycle 2 (17/07/2013): Not relevant Relevant

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4.8.5 - Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community Previous answer Cycle 2 (17/07/2013): Not relevant Relevant

Not relevant

4.8.6 - Impacts of tourism/Visitation/Recreation Previous answer Cycle 2 (17/07/2013): Not relevant Relevant

Not relevant

4.8.7 - Please comment as necessary on how the factors selected as relevant in 4.8 are affecting the property either negatively or positively Not applicable

4.9. Other human activities 4.9.1 - Illegal activities Previous answer Cycle 2 (17/07/2013): Not relevant Relevant

Not relevant

4.9.2 - Deliberate destruction of heritage Previous answer Cycle 2 (17/07/2013): Not relevant Relevant

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4.9.3 - Military training Previous answer Cycle 2 (17/07/2013): Not relevant Relevant

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4.9.4 - War Previous answer Cycle 2 (17/07/2013): Not relevant Relevant

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4.9.5 - Terrorism Previous answer Cycle 2 (17/07/2013): Not relevant Relevant

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4.9.6 - Civil unrest Previous answer Cycle 2 (17/07/2013): Not relevant Relevant

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4.9.7 - Please comment as necessary on how the factors selected as relevant in 4.9 are affecting the property either negatively or positively Not applicable

4.10. Climate change and severe weather events 4.10.1 - Storms Previous answer Cycle 2 (17/07/2013): Not relevant Relevant

Not relevant

4.10.2 - Flooding Previous answer Cycle 2 (17/07/2013): Not relevant Relevant

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4.10.3 - Drought Previous answer Cycle 2 (17/07/2013): Not relevant Relevant

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4.10.4 - Desertification Previous answer Cycle 2 (17/07/2013): Not relevant Relevant

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4.10.5 - Changes to oceanic waters Previous answer Cycle 2 (17/07/2013): Not relevant Relevant

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4.10.6 - Temperature change Previous answer Cycle 2 (17/07/2013): Not relevant Relevant

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4.10.7 - Other climate change impacts Previous answer Cycle 2 (17/07/2013): Not relevant Not relevant

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4.10.8 - Please comment as necessary on how the factors selected as relevant in 4.10 are affecting the property either negatively or positively Due to rising watertables and soilsubsidence, as a result of climatic change, the site has to prepare for future and current impact in order to ensure preservation of the outstanding universal values.

4.11. Sudden ecological or geological events 4.11.1 - Volcanic eruption Previous answer Cycle 2 (17/07/2013): Not relevant Relevant

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4.11.2 - Earthquake Previous answer Cycle 2 (17/07/2013): Not relevant Relevant

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4.11.3 - Tsunami/Tidal wave Previous answer Cycle 2 (17/07/2013): Not relevant Relevant

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4.11.4 - Avalanche/Landslide Previous answer Cycle 2 (17/07/2013): Not relevant Relevant

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4.11.5 - Erosion and siltation/Deposition Previous answer Cycle 2 (17/07/2013): Relevant, Negative, Current, Inside Not relevant

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4.11.6 - Fire (wildfire) Previous answer Cycle 2 (17/07/2013): Not relevant Relevant

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4.11.7 - Please comment as necessary on how the factors selected as relevant in 4.11 are affecting the property either negatively or positively Due to rising watertables and soilsubsidence, as a result of climatic change, erosion is a problem. The site has to prepare for future and current impact in order to ensure preservation of the outstanding universal values.

4.12. Invasive/alien species or hyper-abundant species 4.12.1 - Translocated species Previous answer Cycle 2 (17/07/2013): Not relevant Not relevant

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4.12.2 - Invasive/Alien terrestrial species Previous answer Cycle 2 (17/07/2013): Not relevant Relevant

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4.12.3 - Invasive/Alien freshwater species Previous answer Cycle 2 (17/07/2013): Not relevant Relevant

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4.12.4 - Invasive/Alien marine species Previous answer Cycle 2 (17/07/2013): Not relevant Relevant

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4.12.5 - Hyper-abundant species Previous answer Cycle 2 (17/07/2013): Not relevant Relevant

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4.12.6 - Modified genetic material Previous answer Cycle 2 (17/07/2013): Not relevant Relevant

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4.12.7 - Please comment as necessary on how the factors selected as relevant in 4.12 are affecting the property either negatively or positively Within the hydrological zone the growth of reed is an issue. Frequent mowing is needed so restrict the growth of reed. The plant is invasive en can potentially endanger the archaological remains.

4.13. Management and institutional factors 4.13.1 - Management system/Management plan Not relevant

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4.13.2 - Legal framework Not relevant

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4.13.3 - Governance Not relevant

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4.13.4 - Management activities Previous answer Cycle 2 (17/07/2013): Relevant, Positive, Current, Inside Not relevant

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4.13.5 - Financial resources Not relevant

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4.13.6 - Human resources Not relevant

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Positive

Negative

4.13.7 - Low impact research/monitoring activities Previous answer Cycle 2 (17/07/2013): Relevant, Positive, Current, Inside Not relevant

Relevant

Impact Impact

Current

Origin Potential

Inside

Trend of impact Outside

Decreasing

Positive

Negative

4.13.8 - High impact research/monitoring activities Previous answer Cycle 2 (17/07/2013): Relevant, Positive, Current, Inside Not relevant

Relevant

Impact Impact

Current

Origin Potential

Inside

Trend of impact Outside

Decreasing

Positive

Negative

4.13.9 - Please comment as necessary on how the factors selected as relevant in 4.13 are affecting the property either negatively or positively The management of the site is stable. There are of course issues that have to be adressed. By means of an administrative agreement (our managementplan 2020-2025) we adress these issues. Attracting sufficient personel is a problem, as is finding sufficient funding for the maintenance of the nature area and the restoration of the church ruine. This means that certain issues can not be resolved as quickly as we would like.

4.14. Other factor(s) 4.14.1 - Other factor(s) Not applicable

4.15. Factors Summary Table 4.15.1 - Factors Summary Table Name

Impact

Origin

Trend

4.1 Buildings and Development 4.1.5 Interpretative and visitation facilities

4.3 Services Infrastructures 4.3.1 Water infrastructure

4.3.2 Renewable energy facilities

4.3.5 Major linear utilities

4.5 Biological resource use/modification 4.5.3 Land conversion

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4.5.4 Livestock farming/Grazing of domesticated animals

4.5.5 Crop production

4.10 Climate change and severe weather events 4.10.7 Other climate change impacts

4.11 Sudden ecological or geological events 4.11.5 Erosion and siltation/Deposition

4.12 Invasive/alien species or hyper-abundant species 4.12.1 Translocated species

4.13 Management and institutional factors 4.13.1 Management system/Management plan

4.13.2 Legal framework

4.13.3 Governance

4.13.4 Management activities

4.13.5 Financial resources

4.13.6 Human resources

4.13.7 Low impact research/monitoring activities

4.13.8 High impact research/monitoring activities

Legend

Current

Potential

Negative

Positive

Inside

Outside

4.16. Assessment of current and potential positive and negative factors 4.16.1 - Assessment of current and potential negative and positive factors

4.1 Buildings and Development

Name

Impact

Origin

Trend

4.1.5 Interpretative and visitation facilities

Spatial scale - Area affected by the factor Restricted Localised

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Extensive Widespread Temporal scale - Occurence of the impact One off or rare Intermittent or sporadic Frequent On-going Impact - Impact on the attributes Insignificant Minor Significant Major Management response - Capacity of management to respond High capacity Medium capacity Low capacity No capacity and / or resources Trend - Developement over the last 6 years Decreasing Static Increasing

4.3 Services Infrastructures Name

Impact

Origin

Trend

4.3.1 Water infrastructure

Spatial scale - Area affected by the factor Restricted Localised Extensive Widespread Temporal scale - Occurence of the impact One off or rare Intermittent or sporadic Frequent On-going Impact - Impact on the attributes Insignificant Minor Significant Major Management response - Capacity of management to respond

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High capacity Medium capacity Low capacity No capacity and / or resources Trend - Developement over the last 6 years Decreasing Static Increasing

Name

Impact

Origin

Trend

Impact

Origin

Trend

4.3.2 Renewable energy facilities

Spatial scale - Area affected by the factor Restricted Localised Extensive Widespread Temporal scale - Occurence of the impact One off or rare Intermittent or sporadic Frequent On-going Impact - Impact on the attributes Insignificant Minor Significant Major Management response - Capacity of management to respond High capacity Medium capacity Low capacity No capacity and / or resources Trend - Developement over the last 6 years Decreasing Static Increasing

Name 4.3.5 Major linear utilities

Spatial scale - Area affected by the factor Restricted

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Localised Extensive Widespread Temporal scale - Occurence of the impact One off or rare Intermittent or sporadic Frequent On-going Impact - Impact on the attributes Insignificant Minor Significant Major Management response - Capacity of management to respond High capacity Medium capacity Low capacity No capacity and / or resources Trend - Developement over the last 6 years Decreasing Static Increasing

4.5 Biological resource use/modification Name

Impact

Origin

Trend

4.5.3 Land conversion

Spatial scale - Area affected by the factor Restricted Localised Extensive Widespread Temporal scale - Occurence of the impact One off or rare Intermittent or sporadic Frequent On-going Impact - Impact on the attributes Insignificant Minor Significant Major

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Management response - Capacity of management to respond High capacity Medium capacity Low capacity No capacity and / or resources Trend - Developement over the last 6 years Decreasing Static Increasing

Name

Impact

Origin

Trend

Impact

Origin

Trend

4.5.4 Livestock farming/Grazing of domesticated animals

Spatial scale - Area affected by the factor Restricted Localised Extensive Widespread Temporal scale - Occurence of the impact One off or rare Intermittent or sporadic Frequent On-going Impact - Impact on the attributes Insignificant Minor Significant Major Management response - Capacity of management to respond High capacity Medium capacity Low capacity No capacity and / or resources Trend - Developement over the last 6 years Decreasing Static Increasing

Name 4.5.5 Crop production

Spatial scale - Area affected by the factor

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Restricted Localised Extensive Widespread Temporal scale - Occurence of the impact One off or rare Intermittent or sporadic Frequent On-going Impact - Impact on the attributes Insignificant Minor Significant Major Management response - Capacity of management to respond High capacity Medium capacity Low capacity No capacity and / or resources Trend - Developement over the last 6 years Decreasing Static Increasing

4.10 Climate change and severe weather events Name

Impact

Origin

Trend

4.10.7 Other climate change impacts

Spatial scale - Area affected by the factor Restricted Localised Extensive Widespread Temporal scale - Occurence of the impact One off or rare Intermittent or sporadic Frequent On-going Impact - Impact on the attributes Insignificant Minor Significant

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Major Management response - Capacity of management to respond High capacity Medium capacity Low capacity No capacity and / or resources Trend - Developement over the last 6 years Decreasing Static Increasing

4.11 Sudden ecological or geological events Name

Impact

Origin

Trend

4.11.5 Erosion and siltation/Deposition

Spatial scale - Area affected by the factor Restricted Localised Extensive Widespread Temporal scale - Occurence of the impact One off or rare Intermittent or sporadic Frequent On-going Impact - Impact on the attributes Insignificant Minor Significant Major Management response - Capacity of management to respond High capacity Medium capacity Low capacity No capacity and / or resources Trend - Developement over the last 6 years Decreasing Static Increasing

4.12 Invasive/alien species or hyper-abundant species

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Name

Impact

Origin

Trend

Impact

Origin

Trend

4.12.1 Translocated species

Spatial scale - Area affected by the factor Restricted Localised Extensive Widespread Temporal scale - Occurence of the impact One off or rare Intermittent or sporadic Frequent On-going Impact - Impact on the attributes Insignificant Minor Significant Major Management response - Capacity of management to respond High capacity Medium capacity Low capacity No capacity and / or resources Trend - Developement over the last 6 years Decreasing Static Increasing

4.13 Management and institutional factors Name 4.13.1 Management system/Management plan

Spatial scale - Area affected by the factor Restricted Localised Extensive Widespread Temporal scale - Occurence of the impact One off or rare Intermittent or sporadic Frequent

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On-going Impact - Impact on the attributes Insignificant Minor Significant Major Management response - Capacity of management to respond High capacity Medium capacity Low capacity No capacity and / or resources Trend - Developement over the last 6 years Decreasing Static Increasing

Name

Impact

Origin

Trend

4.13.2 Legal framework

Spatial scale - Area affected by the factor Restricted Localised Extensive Widespread Temporal scale - Occurence of the impact One off or rare Intermittent or sporadic Frequent On-going Impact - Impact on the attributes Insignificant Minor Significant Major Management response - Capacity of management to respond High capacity Medium capacity Low capacity No capacity and / or resources Trend - Developement over the last 6 years Decreasing Static

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Increasing

Name

Impact

Origin

Trend

Impact

Origin

Trend

4.13.3 Governance

Spatial scale - Area affected by the factor Restricted Localised Extensive Widespread Temporal scale - Occurence of the impact One off or rare Intermittent or sporadic Frequent On-going Impact - Impact on the attributes Insignificant Minor Significant Major Management response - Capacity of management to respond High capacity Medium capacity Low capacity No capacity and / or resources Trend - Developement over the last 6 years Decreasing Static Increasing

Name 4.13.4 Management activities

Spatial scale - Area affected by the factor Restricted Localised Extensive Widespread Temporal scale - Occurence of the impact One off or rare Intermittent or sporadic Frequent

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On-going Impact - Impact on the attributes Insignificant Minor Significant Major Management response - Capacity of management to respond High capacity Medium capacity Low capacity No capacity and / or resources Trend - Developement over the last 6 years Decreasing Static Increasing

Name

Impact

Origin

Trend

4.13.5 Financial resources

Spatial scale - Area affected by the factor Restricted Localised Extensive Widespread Temporal scale - Occurence of the impact One off or rare Intermittent or sporadic Frequent On-going Impact - Impact on the attributes Insignificant Minor Significant Major Management response - Capacity of management to respond High capacity Medium capacity Low capacity No capacity and / or resources Trend - Developement over the last 6 years Decreasing Static

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Increasing

Name

Impact

Origin

Trend

Impact

Origin

Trend

4.13.6 Human resources

Spatial scale - Area affected by the factor Restricted Localised Extensive Widespread Temporal scale - Occurence of the impact One off or rare Intermittent or sporadic Frequent On-going Impact - Impact on the attributes Insignificant Minor Significant Major Management response - Capacity of management to respond High capacity Medium capacity Low capacity No capacity and / or resources Trend - Developement over the last 6 years Decreasing Static Increasing

Name 4.13.7 Low impact research/monitoring activities

Spatial scale - Area affected by the factor Restricted Localised Extensive Widespread Temporal scale - Occurence of the impact One off or rare Intermittent or sporadic Frequent

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On-going Impact - Impact on the attributes Insignificant Minor Significant Major Management response - Capacity of management to respond High capacity Medium capacity Low capacity No capacity and / or resources Trend - Developement over the last 6 years Decreasing Static Increasing

Name

Impact

Origin

Trend

4.13.8 High impact research/monitoring activities

Spatial scale - Area affected by the factor Restricted Localised Extensive Widespread Temporal scale - Occurence of the impact One off or rare Intermittent or sporadic Frequent On-going Impact - Impact on the attributes Insignificant Minor Significant Major Management response - Capacity of management to respond High capacity Medium capacity Low capacity No capacity and / or resources Trend - Developement over the last 6 years Decreasing Static

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Increasing

4.17. Serial inscriptions (national or transnational) 4.17.1 - If your property is a serial inscription (national or transnational) please identify which components of the property are impacted by each factor Not applicable

4.18. Prediction of the state of conservation at next cycle of Periodic Reporting. 4.18.1 - Please predict what the state of conservation of each attribute will be approximately 6 years from now (at the time of the next cycle of Periodic Reporting) Attribute

4.18.1.1

152 archaeological sites comprising 8000 years of occupational history

4.18.1.2

remains of dykes and terp, cemeteries and parcel systems, old harbour

4.18.1.3

4 large village terps

4.18.1.4

monumental buildings and elements

4.18.1.5

the former island of Schokland and its contours, including the contrast between the island and the topography of the reclamation

Preserved

Compromised

Seriously compromised

Lost

5. Protection and Management of the Property 5.1. Boundaries and Buffer Zones 5.1.1 - Are the boundaries of the World Heritage property adequate to maintain the property's Outstanding Universal Value? The boundaries are adequate to maintain the property's Outstanding Universal Value

5.1.2 - Are the boundaries of the World Heritage property known and recognised? The boundaries are known by both the management authority and local communities/landowners

5.1.3 - Are the buffer zone(s) of the World Heritage property adequate to maintain the property's Outstanding Universal Value? The property has no buffer zone and does not need one

5.1.4 - Are the boundaries of the buffer zones known and recognised? The property has no known and recognised buffer zone

5.1.5 - Comments, conclusions and/or recommendations related to boundaries and buffer zones of the World Heritage property The property had no buffer zone on the moment of its inscription. No bufferzone is needed.

5.2. Protective Measures 5.2.1 - Protective designation (legal, regulatory, contractual, planning, institutional and/or traditional). National Spatial law (Nota Ruimte) 2006 Policy document Heritage and space (Visie Erfgoed en Ruimte, Kiezen voor Karakter) 2012 Heritage law, revision archeology (Wet op de Archeologische Monumentenzorg) 2007 Spatial planning law (Wet Ruimtelijke Ordening) 2008 Housing law (Woningwet) 2012 1988 Monuments Act (Monumentenwet) 1988 (for the protection and conservation of archaeological monuments) Housing Act (Woningwet) (2003) (for establishing criteria for building aesthetics) Forestry Act (Boswet) (1961) (for the conservation and, where possible, extension of the acreage of forests and timberland) Flora and Fauna Act (Flora- Faunawet) (1998) (for the protection of wild animals and plants) Space/Space for Development Document (Nota Ruimte. Ruimte voor Ontwikkeling) (2004) (Ministries of Housing, Spatial Planning and Environmental Management (Volkshuisvesting, Ruimtelijke Ordening en Milieubeheer - VROM), Agriculture, Nature Management and Food Quality (Landbouw, Natuurbeheer en Voedselkwaliteit - LNV), Transport, Public Works and Water Management (Verkeer en Waterstaat - V&W), Economic Affairs (Economische Zaken - EZ)).

As regards the central government's key planning decision 'National Spatial Policy’, the document states, for example, that ‘the central government has the international obligation and responsibility to realise the protection of the world heritage in its own country using existing tools'. For the World Heritage, the built and archaeological monuments at the site are, in principle, sufficiently protected via the Monuments and Historic Buildings Act and the provincial and municipal regulations. The central government facilitates conservation through existing legal and financial tools for cultural heritage and nature' Province of Flevoland Landscape regulation (Landschapsverordening) 2005 Regional plan for nature and landscape (Gebiedsplan voor natuur en landschap) (2002) (forms the basis for nature, forestry and landscape subsidy) Landscape Bye-Law (Landschapsverordening) (2002) (states that it is forbidden to place captions, announcements or, for example, advertising boards outside the built-up area of a town/city) Surrounds Plan (Omgevingsplan) (2000) (The plan defines ‘Schokland and its surroundings' where the regionally-oriented policy applies. The plan also states that Schokland is an environmental protection area where the soil is concerned and, as such, undertakes to conserve its abiotic, biotic and cultural-historical values) Schokland and Surroundings 26 7 2023 12:27

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cultural-historical values) Earth Removal Bye-Law (1997) (includes conditions regarding the granting or otherwise of permits for earth removal deeper than 0.3m below ground level) Municipality of Noordoostpolder Landscape Policy Plan (Landschapsbeleidsplan), adopted in 2003, defines the municipality's vision for the landscaping around Schokland Rural Area Zoning Plan (Bestemmingsplan landelijk gebied) (1978) (the land within the site is primarily for agricultural purposes). Also see 03.04. Art. 18 of the Draft Rural Area Zoning Plan (Ontwerp-Bestemmingsplan Landelijk Gebied) 2004 (under consideration) provides further conditions for ‘cultural-historically valuable elements', indicating the designation for each element (relates to, for example, the former harbour, the ‘Lighthouse Keeper's House’, the historic building referred to as the ‘Misthoorn’’, the museum in Middelbuurt, the Zuidert (former residential terp), the 'church ruin’ with terp at Zuidpunt Art.

19 of the Draft Rural Area Zoning Plan (Ontwerp-Bestemmingsplan Landelijk Gebied) 2004 (under consideration) provides further conditions for ‘cultural-historically valuable areas', which concern the conservation and reinforcement of remains of the former island of Schokland, such as dikes, terps and parcelling out patterns, in addition to conserving local archaeological and geological values Art 21 of the Draft Rural Area Zoning Plan (Ontwerp-Bestemmingsplan Landelijk Gebied) 2004 (under consideration) provides further conditions concerning ‘areas of archaeological value or expectation value’’. Here, therefore, no work may be carried out on or in these areas, read land, over an area of 100m² or more, deeper than 0.5m under the water level and no deep-rooted plants may be planted or any ground raised or equalised unless the Municipal Executive has granted written permission to do so Monument bye-law (1996) to date not applicable to the site, as national government protection has priority over municipal protection) Zuiderzeeland District Water Board Water Level Decrees 'Schokland and surroundings' (Peilbesluiten ‘Schokland en omgeving’) (2002 and 2003) (regulate and determine the levels of the surface water at the site) See further under 02.02, 05.01, 07.02 of ‘Regional document’ Source: Periodic Reporting Cycle 1; Periodic Reporting Cycle 2

Comment Heritage Act 2016 Planning Act (te be implemented 01-01-2024) The National Spatial Strategy states that the Dutch government has the international obligation and responsibility to regulate the protection of World Heritage within Dutch legislation. The expected Environment and Planning Act will include a section about World Heritage.

5.2.2 - Please list any legislation and other measures (regulatory -including spatial planning- contractual, institutional or traditional) not included in 5.2.1 and indicate the category 2020 / Managementplan Schokland and surroundings 2020-2025 / no / yes / yes / Municipality of Noordoostpolder, Administrative agreement siteholder Worldheritagesite Schokland and surroundings / yes / 2018 / Municipality of Noordoostpolder archaeological policy / yes / yes / no / Municipality of Noordoostpolder / yes / 2015 / Managementplan natura area Schokland 2015-2020 / no / yes / no / Flevo-landscape Foundation / yes /

5.2.3 - Is the legal framework (i.e. legislation and/or regulation including spatial planning) adequate for maintaining the Outstanding Universal Value including conditions of Integrity and/or Authenticity of the property? The legal framework for maintaining of the Outstanding Universal Value including conditions of Authenticity and/or Integrity of the World Heritage property provides an adequate basis for effective management and protection

5.2.4 - Is the legal framework (i.e. legislation and/or regulation) adequate in the buffer zone for maintaining the Outstanding Universal Value including conditions of Integrity and/or Authenticity of the property? The legal framework in the buffer zone for the maintenance of the Outstanding Universal Value including conditions of Authenticity and/or Integrity of the World Heritage property provides an adequate basis for effective management and protection

5.2.5 - Is the legal framework (i.e. legislation and/or regulation) in the broader setting of the World Heritage property adequate for maintaining the Outstanding Universal Value including conditions of Integrity and/or Authenticity of the property? An adequate legal framework exists for the broader setting of the World Heritage property, but there are some deficiencies in implementation which undermine the maintenance of the Outstanding Universal Value including conditions of Authenticity and/or Integrity of the property

5.2.6 - Can the legal framework (i.e. legislation and/or regulation) be enforced? There is adequate capacity/resources to enforce legislation and/or regulation in the World Heritage property

5.2.7 - Please provide a short summary of how the legislation, including spatial planning and other regulation, works in practice The managementplan has been agreed upon by all partners. In the managementplan responsabilities are specified of each party involved. This also means working together on legislation to improve the preservation of the OUV.

5.2.8 - Comments, conclusions and/or recommendations about the information related to the measures taken to protect the World Heritage property When the Planning Act comes into force, the legislation for the protection of the site will have improved. It offers more possibilities for enforcing protection.

5.3. Management System/Management Plan 5.3.1 - Please check the box which most closely match the character of the governance and management system of the property Public management system joint national/ local

If 'Other', please specify 5.3.2 - Management System: Please indicate which of the various management tools listed below are used to help protect the property. A statutory Management Plan or zoning plan for the property.

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Other forms of statutory or non-statutory plans (e.g. strategic plans) Traditional ways of management recognised by local communities and other specific groups Governance mechanisms that foster and respect traditional practices, knowledge and uses of the property Agreed ‘Memorandums of Understanding’ between different managing institutions, groups or others, including documents agreed with local communities for management Mechanisms to promote equal participation among and within groups, including different levels of authority, local communities, indigenous people, women and men, and other specific groups A code of practice developed by local communities or other groups An integrated management plan combining World Heritage and any other designations A management plan An annual work plan or business plan A disaster, climate or conflict risk management plan A visitor/visitation management plan An environmental management framework An assessment of biological and cultural diversity and ecosystem services provided by the property A joint approach to management of cultural and natural heritage

5.3.3 - Please give a brief description of the management system currently in place at your property The managementplan has been agreed upon by all partners. In the managementplan responsabilities are specified of each party involved. This also means working together on issues that present themselves, be it cultural, natural, biological, financial, etc.

5.3.4 - Management Documents Title

Status

Available

Date

Beheersplan voor het reservaatsgebied Schokland

N/A

Available

1993

Link to source

Comment Managementplan Worldheritagesite Schokland and surroundings 2020-2025

5.3.5 - Has any use been made of the 2011 Recommendation on the Historic Urban Landscape in developing policies and best practices for the protection of this property? The 2011 Recommendation on the Historic Urban Landscape is not relevant to this property

5.3.6 - If the Historic Urban Landscape Recommendation has been used at this property, please describe briefly what has been done. Not applicable

5.3.7 - Has any use been made of the Policy Document on the Impacts of Climate Change on World Heritage Properties at the property? The policy for dealing with climate change is fully based on the agreed World Heritage policy

5.3.8 - If the Climate Change policy has been used, please briefly describe what has been done along with any research on the impacts of Climate Change on the property: The site is monitored yearly on issues correlating to climate change.

5.3.9 - Has any use been made of the Strategy for Reducing Risks from Disasters at World Heritage Properties at the property ? The risk management policy is fully based on the agreed Strategy for Reducing Risks from Disasters at World Heritage Properties

5.3.10 - If the Strategy for Reducing Risks from Disasters at World Heritage Properties has been used, please briefly describe what has been done We have on-going talks about riskdisastermanagement, with local en regional partners.

5.3.11 - Rate the coordination between the various levels of administration (i.e. national/federal; regional/provincial/state; local/municipal etc.) involved in the management of the World Heritage property There is adequate coordination between all bodies/levels involved in the management of the property

5.3.12 - Is the management system/plan adequate to maintain the property's Outstanding Universal Value? The management system/plan is fully adequate to maintain the property’s Outstanding Universal Value

5.3.13 - Is the management system being implemented? The management system is being fully implemented and monitored

5.3.14 - Is there an annual work/action plan and is it being implemented? An annual work/action plan exists and many of its activities are being implemented

5.3.15 - Does the management system include formal mechanisms and procedures that ensure participation and contribution of the following groups, living within or near the World Heritage property and/or buffer zone in management decisions that maintain the Outstanding Universal Value of the property? Schokland and Surroundings 26 7 2023 12:27

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Outstanding Universal Value of the property? Not applicable 5.3.15.1

Local communities

5.3.15.2

Local authorities

5.3.15.3

Landowners in the property and the buffer zone

5.3.15.4

Indigenous peoples

5.3.15.5

Women

5.3.15.6

Other specific groups

No mechanisms for participation

Some participation

Direct participation

Transformative participation in all relevant decision processes

If you selected, ‘Other specific groups’ please specify

5.3.16 - Please rate the cooperation/relationship between the World Heritage property managers/coordinators/staff and the following groups Not applicable 5.3.16.1

Local communities

5.3.16.2

Local/Municipal authorities

5.3.16.3

Indigenous peoples

5.3.16.4

Landowners

5.3.16.5

Women

5.3.16.6

Youth/Children

5.3.16.7

Researchers

5.3.16.8

Local Visitors/Tourists

5.3.16.9

National/International tourists

5.3.16.10

Tourism Industry

5.3.16.11

Local businesses and industries

5.3.16.12

NGOs

5.3.16.13

Other specific groups

Non-existent

Poor

Fair

Good

If you selected ‘Other specific groups’, please specify

5.3.17 - Please rate the extent to which the management system of your property contributes towards achieving the objectives of the World Heritage Committee’s Policy for the Integration of a Sustainable Development Perspective into the Processes of the World Heritage Convention Not applicable 5.3.17.1

The management system of the property contributes to gender equality

5.3.17.2

The management system of the property provides ecosystem services/benefits to the local community (e.g. fresh air, water, food, medicinal plants)