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5.3.17.3

The management system of the property contributes to social inclusion and equity, improving opportunities for all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, ethnicity, origin, religion or economic or other status

5.3.17.4

The management system of the property integrates a human rights-based approach

5.3.17.5

The management system of the property contributes to fostering inclusive local economic

No contribution

Limited

Significant

Full achievement

development, and to enhancing livelihood 5.3.17.6

The management system of the property contributes to conflict prevention, including respect for cultural diversity within and around the World Heritage property

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5.3.18 - Please provide further details on the ratings of the management system given in the table above Decisionmaking involves all parties that have a stake in the daily management of the site.

5.3.19 - Comments, conclusions and/or recommendations related to the management system/plan Since 2019 the inhabitants have a say in the decisionmaking proces. This is an improvement upon the last periodic report. Furthermore structural talks about safety and riskdisastermanagement are now in place.

6. Financial and Human Resources 6.1. Funding 6.1.1 - If your funding sources do not exactly fit those shown, put the relevant amounts against the funding type that most closely represents your situation, and use the comment box below to provide more details. Project costs

Running costs

6.1.1.1

Multilateral funding (GEF, World Bank, etc.)

%

%

6.1.1.2

Bilateral international funding

%

%

6.1.1.3

World Heritage Fund (International Assistance)

%

%

6.1.1.4

Contribution from other conventions and programmes

%

%

6.1.1.5

International donations (NGOs, foundations, etc.)

%

%

6.1.1.6

Governmental (national/federal)

45 %

5%

6.1.1.7

Governmental (regional/provincial/state)

40 %

5%

6.1.1.8

Governmental (local/municipal)

10 %

59 %

6.1.1.9

In-country donations (NGOs, foundations, etc.)

5%

30 %

6.1.1.10

Individual visitor charges (e.g. entry, toilets, parking, camping fees, etc.)

%

1%

6.1.1.11

Commercial activities (e.g. merchandising and catering, filming permit, concessions, etc.)

%

%

6.1.1.12

Other

%

%

Total 100 %

Total 100 %

6.1.2 - Please comment here on any other aspects of funding sources not covered in the table above It is difficult to ensure enough funding for all the aspects of conservation. The issues we face have mostly to do with the maintenance of the nature area and with extra funding needed for the restoration of monumental buildings, which is costly

6.1.3 - Is the current budget sufficient to manage the World Heritage property effectively? The available budget is acceptable but could be further improved to fully meet the management needs

6.1.4 - Are the existing sources of funding secure and likely to remain so? The existing sources of funding are secure over both the medium- and long-term

6.1.5 - Comments, conclusion, and/or recommendations related to finance and infrastructure We have secured the basic funding needed for management purposes, which is an improvement to the last periodic report.

6.1.6 - Estimate the distribution of men and women involved in the management, conservation, interpretation of the World Heritage properties and the extent to which they are drawn from local communities. From local communities %

From elsewhere %

6.1.6.1

Men

40 %

50 %

6.1.6.2

Women

60 %

50 %

Total 100 %

Total 100 %

6.1.7 - Are available human resources adequate to manage the World Heritage property? Human resources are adequate for management needs

6.1.8 - Considering the management needs of the World Heritage property, please rate the availability of professionals in the following disciplines Conservation

Good

Environmental sustainability

Good

Community participation and inclusion

Good

Risk preparedness

Fair

Capacity development and education

Fair

Administration

Good

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Research and monitoring

Fair

Awareness raising and public information/communication

Fair

Marketing and promotion

Fair

Interpretation

Fair

Visitor management/tourism

Fair

Enforcement (custodians, police)

Fair

6.1.9 - Please rate the availability of training opportunities for the management of the World Heritage property in the following disciplines Conservation

Good

Environmental sustainability

Good

Community participation and inclusion

Good

Risk preparedness

Good

Capacity development and education

Good

Administration

Good

Research and monitoring

Good

Awareness raising and public information/communication

Good

Marketing and promotion

Good

Interpretation

Good

Visitor management/tourism

Good

Enforcement (custodians, police)

Good

6.1.10 - Has any use been made of the World Heritage Strategy for Capacity Building at the property? Training and capacity building at this property is fully based on the World Heritage Strategy for Capacity Building

6.1.11 - If the World Heritage Strategy for Capacity Building has been used, please briefly describe what has been done. All the worldheritagesites in the Netherlands organise capacity building together, initiated by the state party. The subjectmatter varies, from tourism to sustainability, depending on what the sites need. The last few years inclusion and local participation from the inhabitants has been a focal point for us.

6.1.12 - Are there site-specific capacity building plans or programmes that develop local expertise and that contribute to the transfer of skills for the conservation and management of the World Heritage property? A site-based capacity building plan or programme is in place and partially implemented; some technical skills are being transferred to those managing the property locally, but most technical work is carried out by external staff

6.1.13 - Comments, conclusions and/or recommendations related to human resources, expertise and training We have a specific program for volunteers in working order. Especially in the nature area this is working well. The number of local guides for the museum needs to grow. Furthermore we organise a Worldheritagecafe every 6 to 9 months, where all the inhabitants can come and ask questions, in order tot improve communication, knowledge about the OUV and commitment.

7. Scientific Studies and Research Projects 7.1 - Is there adequate knowledge (scientific or traditional) about the values and attributes of the World Heritage property to support planning, management and decision-making to ensure that Outstanding Universal Value is maintained? Knowledge about the values and attributes of the World Heritage property is adequate

7.2 - Is there a planned programme of research at the property which is directed towards management needs and/or improving understanding of Outstanding Universal Value? There is a comprehensive, integrated programme of research, which is relevant to management needs and/or improving understanding of Outstanding Universal Value

7.3 - Are results from research programmes publicly available and disseminated? Research results are shared widely with active outreach to local communities and national and international audiences

7.4 - Comments, conclusions and/or recommendations related to scientific studies and research projects We have been showcased in a international EU research programma about fostering social responsability in heritage management, furthermore the sitemanager teaches a course on heritage management in the international class for heritage management at Leiden University. All research on the site is shared with local, regional and national parties involved.

8. Education, Information and Awareness Building 8.1 - Please rate the awareness and understanding of the existence and justification for inscription of the World Heritage property Schokland and Surroundings 26 7 2023 12:27

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amongst the following groups Local communities

Good

Local/municipal authorities

Good

Indigenous peoples

Not applicable

Landowners

Good

Women

Fair

Youth/children

Fair

Researchers

Good

Local visitors

Fair

National/international tourists

Fair

Tourism industry

Fair

Local businesses and industries

Poor

NGOs

Fair

Other specific groups

Not applicable

If you selected ‘Other specific groups’, please describe

8.2 - Does the property have a heritage education programme(s) for children and/or youth, that can contribute to a better understanding of heritage, promote diversity and foster intercultural dialogue? There is a planned education and awareness programme for children and/or youth but it only partly meets the needs

8.3 - Who are the target audiences for education and awareness programmes at your property? Local communities Youth/children Local Visitors National/international tourists

8.4 - Please rate the adequacy of the following visitor facilities and services at the World Heritage property for education, information, interpretation and awareness building Visitor centre

Fair

Site museum

Fair

Information booths

Fair

Guided tours

Fair

Trails/routes

Fair

Printed information materials

Fair

Online (website, social media, etc.)

Fair

Transportation facilities

Poor

Other

Not needed

If 'Other' is selected, please specify

8.5 - Comments, conclusions and/or recommendations related to education, information and awareness building Especially the online presence could be improved upon. We are working towards a new visitorcentre, and new trails are being realised.

9. Visitor Management 9.1 - Please provide estimated annual visitor numbers (including national and international visitors) since the last Periodic Report 40951 / 27204 / 21244 / 50333 / 43030 /

9.2 - What information sources are used to collect visitor statistics? Entry tickets and registries Visitor surveys

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9.3 - What is the average length stay of a visitor to the World Heritage property? One to three hours

9.4 - Please provide the source of information Museum Schokland and visitorscentre Gesteentetuin

9.5 - What is the approximate average daily visitor expenditure? (Please provide an estimated monetary figure in USD) 110 / 26 / 4 / 8 / 5 / 11 /

9.6 - Please provide the source of information Museum Schokland and visitorscentre Gesteentetuin, local businesses

9.7 - Does the management system/plan for the World Heritage property include a strategy with an action plan to manage visitors, tourism activity and its derived economic, socio-cultural and environmental impacts? There is a strategy to manage visitors, tourism activity and its derived impacts on the World Heritage property but there are some deficiencies in implementation

9.8 - Please provide any comments relating to the answer provided above in question 9.7 Improvements could be made to achieve a higher visitorsnumber, higher revenues and funding. This in order to contribute more to the maintenance of the site.

9.9 - Is visitor use effectively managed to maintain the Outstanding Universal Value of the property? Visitor use of the World Heritage property is effectively managed and does not impact its Outstanding Universal Value

9.10 - Is the effectiveness of tourism management regularly monitored? Yes, using a different system

If a different system, please specify through the administrative agreement

9.11 - How does the tourism industry cooperate with the site management to improve visitor experiences and maintain the Outstanding Universal Value of the World Heritage property? There is good cooperation between those responsible for the World Heritage property and the tourism industry to present the Outstanding Universal Value and increase appreciation

9.12 - How well is the information on the Outstanding Universal Value of the property presented and interpreted? The presentation and interpretation of the Outstanding Universal Value of the property is acceptable but improvements could be made

9.13 - At how many locations is the World Heritage emblem displayed at the property? In many locations and easily visible to visitors

9.14 - How does visitor/tourism revenue (e.g. entry charges, permits) contribute to the management of the World Heritage property? Fees are collected, but make no contribution to the management of the World Heritage property

9.15 - Are there locally driven sustainable tourism initiatives? Yes

If 'Yes', please specify nature area

9.16 - Are the benefits of tourism shared with local communities? No

If 'Yes', please specify 9.17 - Comments, conclusions and/or recommendations related to visitation/tourism/public use of the World Heritage property More local involvement could be improved upon, an increase in visitor numbers is desirable, especially to increase revenues and to contribute to restoration and maintenance goals

10. Monitoring 10.1 - Is there a monitoring programme at the property directed towards management needs and/or towards improving the understanding of the Outstanding Universal Value? There is a comprehensive, integrated programme of monitoring, which is relevant to management needs and/or improving understanding of the Outstanding Universal Value

10.2 - Is necessary information available in order to define key indicators for measuring the state of conservation and are they used in monitoring how the Outstanding Universal Value of the property is being maintained? Information on the values of the World Heritage property is adequate and key indicators have been defined for measuring the state of conservation and are being used in monitoring of how the Outstanding Universal value of the property is being maintained

10.3 - Are key indicators defined and in place for the following principal aspects of the property? Extend of indicators

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Not applicable

No indicators

Indicators have been defined but are not yet in use

Indicators are in place and in use since the last Periodic Reporting cycle

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10.3.1

State of conservation

10.3.2

Effectiveness of the management system

10.3.3

Character of governance

10.3.4

Appropriate synergy with other conservation designations

10.3.5

Contribution to sustainable development

10.3.6

Capacity development

10.4 - Please provide information on relevant key indicators adopted at the property See 3.2

10.5 - Please rate the level of involvement in monitoring of the following groups: World Heritage managers/coordinators and staff

Good

Local/municipal authorities

Good

Local communities

Fair

Indigenous peoples

Not applicable

Landowners

Fair

Women

Not applicable

Researchers

Fair

Tourism industry

Poor

Local businesses and industry

Poor

NGOs

Fair

Other specific groups

Not applicable

If you selected ‘Other specific groups’, please specify

10.6 - Has the State Party implemented relevant recommendations arising from the World Heritage Committee? No relevant Committee recommendations to implement

10.7 - Please provide comments relevant to the implementation of recommendations from the World Heritage Committee. Not applicable

10.8 - Comments, conclusions and/or recommendations related to Monitoring No comment

11. Identification of Priority Management Needs 11.1 - Identification of Priority Management Needs 5.1

Boundaries and Buffer Zones

5.1.3

The property has no buffer zone

5.1.4

The property has no known and recognised buffer zone

5.2

Protective Measures

5.2.5

An adequate legal framework exists for the broader setting of the World Heritage property and the buffer zone, 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

6.1

Funding

6.1.3

The available budget is acceptable but could be further improved to fully meet the management needs of the World Heritage property

6.1.12

A site-based capacity building plan or programme is in place and partially implemented; some technical skills are being transferred to those managing the property locally, but most technical work is carried out by external staff

8

Education, Information and Awareness Building

8.2

There is a planned education and awareness programme for children and/or youth but it only partly meets the needs

9

Visitor Management

9.7

There is a strategy to manage visitors, tourism activity and its derived impacts on the World Heritage property but there are some deficiencies in implementation

9.12

The presentation and interpretation of the Outstanding Universal Value of the property is acceptable but improvements could be made

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Please save this question to reflect changes

12. Summary and Conclusions 12.1. Summary - Factors affecting the Property 12.1.1 - Summary - Factors affecting the Property World Heritage criteria and attributes affected

4.3

Actions

Renewable energy facilities

Visible impact on the OUV

4.3.5

Major linear utilities

see 4.3.2

4.5

Biological resource use/modification

4.10

4.10.7

4.11

4.11.5

4.12

4.12.1

4.13

4.13.6

Timeframe

Lead agency (and others involved)

More info / comment

Services Infrastructures

4.3.2

4.5.5

Monitoring

Crop production

We monitor and talk with the organisations involved, making sure that the OUV is not comprimised

see 4.3.2

ongoing

see 4.3.2

current and ongoing

see 4.3.2

Municipality of Noordoostpolder and Cultural Heritage Agency

Municipality of Noordoostpolder and Cultural Heritage Agency

OUV agricultural use is not compatible in areas

In the southern area the use is being changed tot

Soilsubsidence is being monitored in the

with the OUV regarding the archeological remains, this is due to soilsubsidence

nature and recreation, in order to preserve the archaeological remains

worldheritage site every 2 years

current

no futher comment

no further comment

Municipality of Noordoostpolder, Waterboard

This is an ongoing

Zuiderzeeland, province of Flevoland, Cultural Heritage Agency, farmers

proces, which will take more than 10 years

Climate change and severe weather events

Other climate change impacts

See 4.5.5

see 4.5.5

see 4.5.5

see 4.5.5

see 4.5.5

see 4.5.5

Sudden ecological or geological events

Erosion and siltation/Deposition

see 4.5.5

see 4.5.5

see 4.5.5 and monitoring regarding groundwaterlevels by the Waterboard Zuiderzeeland

see 4.5.5

see 4.5.5

see 4.5.5

Invasive/alien species or hyper-abundant species

Translocated species

the growth of reed is impacting on the archaeological remains

frequent mowing and monitoring

every 5 years the hydrozone is being evaluated

every 5 years

Cultural Heritage Agency, Het Flevo-landschap, Waterboard Zuiderzeeland and municipality of Noordoostpolder

no comment

Municipality of Noordoostpolder, Het Flevo-landschap. Het Cultuurbedrijf

no comment

Management and institutional factors

Human resources

OUV is nog being comprimised, but human resources are limited

ongoing proces to look for funds and sufficient personel

ongoing

ongoing

Summary - Factors affecting the Property completed

12.2. Summary - Management Needs 12.2.1 - Summary - Management Needs 5.1

5.1.3

Boundaries and Buffer Zones

The property has no buffer zone

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Actions

Timeframe

Lead agency (and others involved)

More info / comment

There is no bufferzone, we monitor developments in the surrounding area for impact on the OUV

ongoing

Municipality of Noordoostpolder

no comment

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5.1.4

5.2 5.2.5

6.1

The property has no known and recognised buffer zone

See 5.1.3

see 5.1.3

see 5.1.3

no comment

Protective Measures An adequate legal framework exists for the broader setting of the World Heritage property and the buffer zone, 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

With the implementation of the new national planning act the highest possible legal framework will be achieved

2024-2029

Cultural Heritage Agency, muncipality of Noordoostpolder and provincie of Flevoland

no comment

Funding

6.1.3

The available budget is acceptable but could be further improved to fully meet the management needs of the World Heritage property

it is adequate, but no more than that. Further funds can contribute to a better management.

ongoing

all parties involded

no comment

6.1.12

A site-based capacity building plan or programme is in place and partially implemented; some technical skills are being transferred to those managing the property locally, but most technical work is carried out by external staff

further implementation is in proces

ongoing

alle parties involved

no comment

8 8.2

Education, Information and Awareness Building There is a planned education and awareness programme for children and/or youth but it only partly meets the

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More programmes are needed. Work is in progress.

ongoing

alle parties

no comment

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meets the needs

9

Visitor Management

9.7

There is a strategy to manage visitors, tourism activity and its derived impacts on the World Heritage property but there are some deficiencies in implementation

more monitoring and especially capacitybuilding on this subject is desirable

ongoing

Cultuurbedrijf and Flevo-landscape, municipality of Noordoostpolder

no comment

9.12

The presentation and interpretation of the Outstanding Universal Value of the property is acceptable but improvements could be made

especially on the island more explanation is needed, but a new routing is in production

2023

Flevo-landscape and Cultuurbedrijf

no comment

Summary - Management Needs completed

12.3. Conclusions on the State of Conservation of the Property 12.3.1 - Following the analysis undertaken for this report, what is the current state of Authenticity of the World Heritage property? The Authenticity of the World Heritage property has been preserved

12.3.2 - Following the analysis undertaken for this report, what is the current state of Integrity of the World Heritage property? The Integrity of the World Heritage property is intact

12.3.3 - Following the analysis undertaken for this report, what is the current state of the World Heritage property’s Outstanding Universal Value? The World Heritage property's Outstanding Universal Value has been impacted by factors described in this report, but this situation is being addressed through effective management actions.

12.3.4 - What is the current state of the property's other values? Other important cultural and/or natural values are being partially degraded but the state of conservation of the World Heritage property has not been significantly impacted

12.3.5 - Comments. conclusions and/or recommendations related to the state of conservation of the property. The state of conservation has been improved the last 6 years, due to the development of the second hydrological zone and the adminstrative agreement between all parties involved.

13. Impact of World Heritage Status 13.1 - Please rate the impacts of World Heritage status of the property in relation to the following areas Conservation

Positive

Research and monitoring

Positive

Management effectiveness

Positive

Quality of life for local communities and indigenous peoples

Positive

Recognition

Positive

Education

Positive

Infrastructure development

No impact

Funding for the property

Positive

International cooperation

No impact

Political support for conservation

Positive

Legal/Policy framework

Positive

Advocacy

Positive

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Institutional coordination

Positive

Security

Positive

Gender equality

No impact

Provision of ecosystem services/ benefits to local communities

No impact

Social inclusion and equity, and improvement of opportunities for all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, ethnicity, origin, religion, or economic or other status

Positive

Fostering inclusive local economic development and enhancing livelihood

No impact

Contributing to conflict prevention, including respect for cultural diversity within and around heritage properties

No impact

Other

Not applicable

If ‘Other’, please specify

13.2 - Comments, conclusions and/or recommendations related to World Heritage status and its impacts The World heritage status is stable

14. Good Practice in the Implementation of the World Heritage Convention 14.1 - Example of good practice in World Heritage protection, identification, conservation or management at the property level Our worldheritage was used as an example about fostering social responsability in heritage management. The preservation of the land and landscape affects the livelihoods of those who live in the site. These local inhabitants were previously not included in the management of the site. The main aim of the inclusion of residents and private owners (mostly farmers) in the new management plan (2020-2025) therefore was to serve their (economic and social) interests.

14.2 - Define which topics are covered by this example of best practice at the property level Sustainable Development Synergies State of Conservation Management Governance Capacity Building

15. Assessment of the Periodic Reporting Exercise 15.1. Relevance of Periodic Reporting 15.1.1 - Has the Periodic Reporting process improved the understanding of the following? Management effectiveness to maintain the Outstanding Universal Value Monitoring and reporting

15.1.2 - Please rate the follow-up to conclusions and recommendations from previous Periodic Reporting exercise by the following entities State Party

Good

Site Managers

Good

UNESCO World Heritage Centre

Not needed

Advisory Bodies (ICOMOS, IUCN, ICCROM)

Not needed

15.2. Use of Data 15.2.1 - How do the authorities in charge of the property plan to use the data recorded from this cycle of Periodic Reporting? Revision of priorities/strategies/policies for the protection, management and conservation of heritage Update of management plans Awareness raising

15.2.2 - Comments on use of data from the Cycle of Periodic Reporting no comment

15.3. Timing and resources 15.3.1 - Entities involved in the filling out of this online questionnaire (tick as many boxes as applicable) Governmental institutions responsible for cultural and natural heritage Site Manager/Coordinator World Heritage property staff

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Focal points of other international conventions/programmes

15.3.2 - Has a gender balanced contribution and participation been considered in the filling out of this questionnaire? Gender balance has not been explicitly considered or implemented in the process.

15.3.3 - Were you given adequate time (i.e. roughly ten months) to gather necessary information and to fill in this questionnaire? Yes

15.3.4 - Please estimate the time (working hours) needed to complete this questionnaire 160 / 160 / 80 /

15.3.5 - Did you mobilise any additional resources to fill out this questionnaire? Additional resources

15.3.5.1

Human resources

15.3.5.2

Financial resources for organizing consultation meetings/ training

No

Yes

15.4. Format and content of the Periodic Report 15.4.1 - How accessible was the information required to complete this questionnaire? All required information was accessible.

15.4.2 - Was the questionnaire easy to use and clear to understand? Very Difficult 15.4.2.1

Ease of use of questionnaire

15.4.2.2

Clarity of questions

Difficult

Easy

Very easy

15.4.3 - Please provide suggestions for improvement of the Periodic Reporting questionnaire No comment

15.5. Training and Guidance 15.5.1 - Please rate the level of support in terms of training and guidance from the following entities in completing this questionnaire UNESCO World Heritage Centre

Fair

UNESCO (other sectors/field offices)

Not applicable

UNESCO National Commission

Fair

ICOMOS International

Not applicable

IUCN International

Not applicable

ICCROM international/regional

Not applicable

ICOMOS national/regional

Not applicable

IUCN national/regional

Not applicable

15.5.2 - Please rate the level of support for completing the Periodic Reporting questionnaire from the following entities UNESCO World Heritage Centre

Not applicable

State Party Representative (national Focal Point)

Good

UNESCO other sectors (e.g. field office)

Not applicable

National Commission for UNESCO

Fair

ICOMOS International

Not applicable

ICCROM International/regional

Not applicable

ICOMOS national/regional

Not applicable

IUCN national/regional

Not applicable

IUCN International

Not applicable

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15.5.3 - Were the online training resources prepared by the World Heritage Centre regarding Periodic Reporting adequate for you to complete this questionnaire? Not applicable (i.e. I did not use these resources)

15.5.4 - If you found that the online training resources were not adequate, what changes would you like to see implemented?

15.6. Actions that will require formal consideration by the World Heritage Committee 15.6.1 - Summary of actions that will require formal consideration by the World Heritage Committee

Statement of Outstanding Universal Value for the property as adopted by the World Heritage Committee Reason for update: 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). Changes to these items will need to go through the proper processes.

15.7. Comments, conclusions and/or recommendations related to the Assessment of the Periodic Reporting Exercise 15.7.1 - Comments, conclusions and/or recommendations related to the Assessment of the Periodic Reporting Exercise 15.7.2 - Thank you for having filled in all the questions. Please contact your National Focal Point for validation.

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