https://whc.unesco.org/en/news/2703
"The UNESCO World Heritage Committee, meeting in New Delhi (India), decided on
Wednesday to remove Niokolo-Koba National Park in Senegal from the List of
World Heritage in Danger, following the positive steps taken by the State
Party, which have contributed to improving the natural site’s state of
conservation.
Inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List in 1981 for its unique biodiversity
and exceptional ecosystems, Niokolo-Koba National Park has faced a series of
threats in recent years. Wildlife depletion, poaching, basalt mining and other
human activities have threatened its Outstanding Universal Value, leading to
its inscription on the List of World Heritage in Danger in 2007.
This decision enabled Senegal to develop and implement an ambitious action plan
with the support of UNESCO and the international community, which has resulted
in a significant improvement in the property's state of conservation over the
past seven years.
Monitoring of emblematic species has been significantly stepped up and
considerable resources have been allocated to the surveillance of the property
in order to combat poaching and illegal gold panning, as well as to better
organize the transhumance of livestock. A mine pollution control system has
also been put in place, and water and soil analysis equipment installed.
Finally, work has been carried out to improve the fight against the invasive
species
Mimosa pigra.
In recognition of the results achieved by Senegal and its formal commitment to
reappraise plans to the development of the property, the World Heritage
Committee has taken the decision to remove Niokolo-Koba National Park from the
List of World Heritage in Danger, while calling on the State Party to continue
its efforts in the coming years."
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