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1 1. World Heritage Property Data Name of World Heritage Property Putorana Plateau World Heritage Property Details State(s) Party(ies) Russian Federation Type of Property natural Identification Number 1234rev Year of inscription on the World Heritage List Geographic Information Table Name Putorana Plateau Coordinates (latitude/longitude) Property (ha) Buffer Total zone (ha) (ha) / Total (ha) Map(s) Inscription year Title Date Link to source Map of Inscribed Property /01/ Governmental Institution Responsible for the Property Grigory E. Ordzhonikidze Commission of the Russian Federation for UNESCO Executive Secretary Property Manager / Coordinator, Local Institution / Agency Director Federal State Budget Institution "Joint Directorate reserves Taimyr" Matasov Victor Victorovich Tel: (3919) Fax: (3919) mail.ru Web Address of the Property (if existing) 1. Natural Heritage Protection Fund Other designations / Conventions under which the property is protected (if applicable) 2. Statement of Outstanding Universal Value Statement of Outstanding Universal Value / Statement of Significance Statement of Outstanding Universal Value Brief synthesis Comprising a vast area of 1,887,251 ha, the property is located in the centre of the Putorana Plateau in the rthern part of Central Siberia. The part of the plateau inscribed on the World Heritage list harbours a complete set of subarctic and arctic ecosystems in an isolated mountain range, including pristine taiga, forest tundra, tundra and arctic desert systems, as well as untouched cold-water lake and river systems. The combination of remoteness, naturalness and strict protection ensure that ecological and biological processes continue at a large scale with minimal human influence. The property provides a dramatic demonstration of ecological processes, including the interactions between healthy populations of a full range of Arctic fauna. A major reindeer migration crosses part of the property. The property is also one of the very few centres of plant species richness in the Arctic. Criterion (vii): A vast and diverse landscape of striking natural beauty, the Putorana Plateau is pristine and t affected by human infrastructure. Its superlative natural features include an extensive area of layered basalt traps that has been dissected by dozens of deep canyons; countless cold water rivers and creeks with thousands of waterfalls; more than 25,000 lakes characterized by a fjord-like formation that is associated with a large variation in the relief. The immense arctic and boreal landscapes remain intact with carpets of lichens and forest that are unusual at such rthern latitudes. Criterion (ix): The property displays a comprehensive set of ecological and biological processes associated with its diverse arctic and subarctic ecosystems. Its bio-geographical location, on the border of the tundra and taiga biomes and at the transition between Western and Eastern Siberian floras, makes the property one of only a few centres of plant species richness in the Arctic. The combination of landscape diversity, remoteness, naturalness and degree of protection are extraordinary. In addition, the property may provide valuable evidence on the impacts of climate change to large-scale natural arctic ecosystems if proper monitoring and research take place. Integrity The property is a strictly protected State Nature Reserve, or Zapovednik : its boundaries coincide with those of the Putoransky State Nature Reserve, established in The property is large and is surrounded by an extensive buffer zone of 1,773,300 ha. The property''s size, remoteness and naturalness, as well as the degree of protection afforded to it are essential attributes in ensuring the protection of the full range of largely undisturbed landscapes and processes that are the basis of its Outstanding Universal Value. The property includes the key areas and features that are essential for maintaining the property s natural beauty. A full range of important natural features, such as lakes, canyons and waterfalls, is located within its boundaries. The property is also of sufficient size and contains the necessary elements to maintain the ecological and biological processes that are essential for the long term conservation of the property s ecosystems and biological diversity, and the migratory species that rely on its natural state. Difficult access is also a contributor to the property s integrity: there are roads within the property and large parts of the buffer zone, thus the property is only accessible by helicopter or boat. The property is also unaffected by the impacts of mining and other land-uses incompatible with its values. Important natural values linked to the property are located in the buffer zone, and their conservation is also an essential requirement. Protection and management requirements The property was declared a strictly protected State Nature Reserve (Zapovednik) in No land or resource uses are allowed other than scientific research and monitoring. A number of other federal and regional laws and regulations on nature conservation, land use planning, scientific research and Page 1

2 monitoring, and environmental education apply to the property. The combination of a strict legal and management framework, remote location and lack of any road infrastructure enables effective management of the property with relatively modest staffing and funding levels for a protected area of this magnitude. Increasing tourism in the buffer zone carries the risk of unauthorized access to the property, including for hunting and fishing. There is a need for unambiguous and rigorously enforced land use and building arrangements in the buffer zone and for regulations of tourism, including strict limits on air traffic. Mining is a potential threat to the property. The Federal Law on Specially Protected Natural Areas prohibits mining in the property. It must be ensured that the impacts of existing and future mining outside the property will t affect in any way the Outstanding Universal Value and/or integrity of the property, for example through air pollution, pipelines or the development of any supporting infrastructure. One of the most important inter-regional reindeer migration routes crosses the property. As the continuation of this natural phemen depends strongly on the natural conditions of the areas within and outside the property, effective legal and management systems are required to ensure that human use, including tourism, mining and other development will t adversely affect this phemen The criteria (2005 revised version) under which the property was inscribed (vii)(ix) Attributes expressing the Outstanding Universal Value per criterion The territory of the Putoransky Reserve contains quite a few natural phemena, which especially beautify the area. Numerous waterfalls, which differ by their shape, height and power of torrent, give the territory an outstanding aesthetic significance. More than lakes bring this austere polar mountain country special attractiveness. The Putorana Plateau is the zone of interpenetration of rthern and southern Western and Eastern Siberian elements If needed, please provide details of why the Statement of Outstanding Universal Value should be revised s, conclusions and / or recommendations related to Statement of Outstanding Universal Value 3. Factors Affecting the Property Other factor(s) Other factor(s) Page 2

3 3.15. Factors Summary Table Factors summary table Name Impact Origin 3.1 Buildings and Development Interpretative and visitation facilities 3.8 Social/cultural uses of heritage Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation 3.9 Other human activities Illegal activities 3.11 Sudden ecological or geological events Fire (widlfires) 3.13 Management and institutional factors Low impact research / monitoring activities Management activities Legend Current Potential Negative Positive Inside Outside Assessment of current negative factors Assessment of current negative factors 3.11 Sudden ecological or geological events Spatial scale Temporal scale Impact Management response Fire (widlfires) restricted one off or rare insignificant capacity and / or resources Trend static Page 3

4 3.17. s, conclusions and / or recommendations related to factors affecting the property s 4. Protection, Management and Monitoring of the Property 4.1. Boundaries and Buffer Zones Buffer zone status There is a buffer zone Are the boundaries of the World Heritage property adequate to maintain the property's Outstanding Universal Value? The boundaries of the World Heritage property are adequate to maintain the property's Outstanding Universal Value Are the buffer zone(s) of the World Heritage property adequate to maintain the property's Outstanding Universal Value? The buffer zones of the World Heritage property are adequate to maintain the property's Outstanding Universal Value Are the boundaries of the World Heritage property kwn? The boundaries of the World Heritage property are kwn by both the management authority and local residents / communities / landowners Are the buffer zones of the World Heritage property kwn? The buffer zones of the World Heritage property are kwn by both the management authority and local residents / communities / landowners s, conclusions and / or recommendations related to boundaries and buffer zones of the World Heritage property 4.2. Protective Measures Protective designation (legal, regulatory, contractual, planning, institutional and / or traditional) The property was declared a State Nature Reserve (Zapovednik; equivalent to IUCN Protected Area Management Category Ia) under the jurisdiction of the federal government in No land uses are allowed other than scientific research and monitoring. A number of other federal and regional laws and regulations on nature conservation, land use planning, scientific research and monitoring, and environmental education apply to the minated property Is the legal framework (i.e. legislation and / or regulation) adequate for maintaining the Outstanding Universal Value including conditions of Integrity and / or Authenticity of the property? The legal framework for the maintenance of the Outstanding Universal Value including conditions of Authenticity and / or Integrity of the World Heritage property provides an adequate or better basis for effective management and protection 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 for the maintenance of the Outstanding Universal Value including conditions of Authenticity and / or Integrity of the World Heritage property is inadequate Is the legal framework (i.e. legislation and / or regulation) adequate in the area surrounding the World Heritage property and buffer zone for maintaining the Outstanding Universal Value including conditions of Integrity and / or Authenticity of the property? The legal framework for the area surrounding the World Heritage property and the buffer zone provides an adequate or better basis for effective management and protection of the property, contributing to the maintenance of its Outstanding Universal Value including conditions of Authenticity and / or Integrity Can the legislative framework (i.e. legislation and / or regulation) be enforced? There is acceptable capacity / resources to enforce legislation and / or regulation in the World Heritage property but some deficiencies remain s, conclusions and / or recommendations related to protective measures 4.3. Management System / Management Plan Management System The property is only readily accessible by helicopter from an airport near to Norilsk, located about 200 km rth-west from its western border, or by boat along the lakes, but navigation on the only water course (Norilka River) leading to the Lama Lake is difficult. There is a check-point, where all boats must stop and register. Access to the property is limited and requires a special permit from the reserve administration and its scientific board. This limited access facilitates the protection and patrolling of the minated property. There are roads within the minated property and large parts of the buffer zone. Access to Norilsk, a major mining complex, is restricted for foreign visitors. Visitors of the Putorana Reserve must be in possession of valid entry documents issued by the municipal authority upon invitation and approval from the director of the Putorana Reserve. The management of the reserve is carried out according to the Regulations of the Putoransky State Nature Reserve adopted by the Federal Ministry of Nature Resources in March Page 4

5 The management of the reserve is carried out according to the Charter of Federal state-financed organization "Joint Directorate reserves Taimyr" adopted by the Federal Ministry of Nature Resources in November Management Documents Title Status Available Date Link to source Putorana Plateau property management plan annual work plan N/A Available 03/08/ How well do the various levels of administration (i.e. national / federal; regional / provincial / state; local / municipal etc.) coordinate in the management of the World Heritage Property? There is coordination between the range of administrative bodies / levels involved in the management of the property but it could be improved Is the management system / plan adequate to maintain the property's Outstanding Universal Value? The management system/plan is only partially adequate to maintain the property's Outstanding Universal Value Is the management system being implemented? The management system is being fully implemented and monitored Is there an annual work / action plan and is it being implemented? An annual work / action plan exists and most or all activities are being implemented and monitored Please rate the cooperation / relationship with World Heritage property managers / coordinators / staff of the following Local communities / residents Local / Municipal authorities Indigeus peoples Landowners Visitors Researchers Tourism industry Industry Not applicable Good Good Good If present, do local communities resident in or near the World Heritage property and / or buffer zone have input in management decisions that maintain the Outstanding Universal Value? No local communities are resident in or living near the World Heritage property and / or buffer zone If present, do indigeus peoples resident in or regularly using the World Heritage property and / or buffer zone have input in management decisions that maintain the Outstanding Universal Value? No indigeus peoples are resident in or regularly using the World Heritage property and / or buffer zone Is there cooperation with industry (i.e. forestry, mining, agriculture, etc.) regarding the management of the World Heritage property, buffer zone and / or area surrounding the World Heritage property and buffer zone? There is contact but only some cooperation with industry regarding the management of the World Heritage property, buffer zone and / or area surrounding the World Heritage property and buffer zone s, conclusions and / or recommendations related to human resources, expertise and training Previously, management was carried out under the Plan of the main indicators of ILI "Putoransky", as well as the management plan is developed for the period Currently, work is underway to develop a management plan for the period Please report any significant changes in the legal status and / or contractual / traditional protective measures and management arrangements for the World Heritage property since inscription or the last Periodic report Order of the Minister of Natural Resources and Ecology of the Russian Federation, Donskoy S. E. from , 238 "About reorganization under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Ecology of the Russian Federation government agencies" 4.4. Financial and Human Resources Costs related to conservation, based on the average of last five years (relative percentage of the funding sources) Multilateral funding (GEF, World Bank, etc) 1% International donations (NGO s, foundations, etc) 0% Governmental (National / Federal) 96% Governmental (Regional / Provincial / State) 0% Governmental (Local / Municipal) 0% In country donations (NGO s, foundations, etc) 0% Individual visitor charges (e.g. entry, parking, camping fees, etc.) 0% Commercial operator payments (e.g. filming permit, concessions, etc.) Other grants 3% International Assistance received from the World Heritage Fund (USD) Is the current budget sufficient to manage the World Heritage property effectively? The available budget is inadequate for basic management needs and presents a serious constraint to the capacity to manage Are the existing sources of funding secure and likely to remain so? The existing sources of funding are secure in the mediumterm and planning is underway to secure funding in the longterm 0% Page 5

6 Does the World Heritage property provide ecomic benefits to local communities (e.g. income, employment)? The World Heritage property does t deliver any ecomic benefits to local communities Are available resources such as equipment, facilities and infrastructure sufficient to meet management needs? There are some equipment and facilities but overall these are inadequate Are resources such as equipment, facilities and infrastructure adequately maintained? There is some ad hoc maintenance of equipment and facilities s, conclusion, and / or recommendations related to finance and infrastructure Distribution of employees involved in managing the World Heritage property (% of total) Full-time 94% Part-time 6% Distribution of employees involved in managing the World Heritage property (% of total) Permanent 100% Seasonal 0% Distribution of employees involved in managing the World Heritage property (% of total) Paid 100% Volunteer 0% Are available human resources adequate to manage the World Heritage property? Human resources are adequate for management needs Considering the management needs of the World Heritage property, please rate the availability of professionals in the following disciplines Research and monitoring Promotion Community outreach Interpretation Education Visitor management Conservation Administration Risk preparedness Tourism Enforcement (custodians, police) Please rate the availability of training opportunities for the management of the World Heritage property in the following disciplines Research and monitoring Promotion Community outreach Interpretation Medium Not available Not available High Education Visitor management Conservation Administration Risk preparedness Tourism Enforcement (custodians, police) Not available Medium Low Low Low High Low Do the management and conservation programmes at the World Heritage property help develop local expertise? No capacity development plan or programme is in place; management is implemented by external staff and skills are t transferred s, conclusions and / or recommendations related to human resources, expertise and training 4.5. Scientific Studies and Research Projects Is there adequate kwledge (scientific or traditional) about the values of the World Heritage property to support planning, management and decisionmaking to ensure that Outstanding Universal Value is maintained? Kwledge about the values of the World Heritage property is sufficient 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 Are results from research programmes disseminated? Research results are shared with local participants and some national agencies Please provide details (i.e. authors, title, and web link) of papers published about the World Heritage property since the last Periodic Report 1. Chronicle of Nature , entitled "Study of natural processes occurring in nature, and to define the relationship between different parts of the natural complex"; Artist - Romav A.A. 2. Romav A. Putorana Plateau - a mountaius country of polar elements. M C. 2. Romav A. Putorana Plateau - the pearl of the Russian polar region / / M Circulation 2000 copies s, conclusions and / or recommendations related to scientific studies and research projects Page 6

7 4.6. Education, Information and Awareness Building At how many locations is the World Heritage emblem displayed at the property? In many locations and easily visible to visitors Please rate the awareness and understanding of the existence and justification for inscription of the World Heritage property amongst the following groups Local communities / residents Local / Municipal authorities within or adjacent to the property Local Indigeus peoples Local landowners Visitors Tourism industry Local businesses and industries Is there a planned education and awareness programme linked to the values and management of the World Heritage property? There is a planned education and awareness programme but it only partly meets the needs and could be improved What role, if any, has designation as a World Heritage property played with respect to education, information and awareness building activities? World Heritage status has influenced education, information and awareness building activities, but it could be improved How well is the information on Outstanding Universal Value of the property presented and interpreted? The Outstanding Universal Value of the property is adequately presented and interpreted but improvements could be made Please rate the adequacy for education, information and awareness building of the following visitor facilities and services at the World Heritage property Visitor centre Site museum Information booths Guided tours Trails / routes Information materials Transportation facilities Other Not provided but needed Not provided but needed Adequate Not needed s, conclusions and / or recommendations related to education, information and awareness building 4.7. Visitor Management Please provide the trend in annual visitation for the last five years Last year Major Increase (100%+) Two years ago Three years ago Four years ago Five years ago Mir Increase Mir Increase Mir Increase Decreasing What information sources are used to collect trend data on visitor statistics? Other Visitor management documents All groups to visit the territory must obtain permission from the Reserve Administration. The number of visitors is reflected in the annual report information director, as well as in the annual information provided in the Krasyarsk Territory Rosstat form 1-reserve Is there an appropriate visitor use management plan (e.g. specific plan) for the World Heritage property which ensures that its Outstanding Universal Value is maintained? Visitor use of the World Heritage property is managed but improvements could be made Does the tourism industry contribute to improving visitor experiences and maintaining the values of the World Heritage property? There is limited co-operation between those responsible for the World Heritage property and the tourism industry to present the Outstanding Universal Value and increase appreciation If fees (i.e. entry charges, permits) are collected, do they contribute to the management of the World Heritage property? While there is the authority to collect fees they are t collected s, conclusions and / or recommendations related to visitor use of the World Heritage property 4.8. Monitoring Is there a monitoring programme at the property which is directed towards management needs and / or improving understanding of Outstanding Universal Value? There is considerable monitoring but it is t directed towards management needs and / or improving understanding of Outstanding Universal Value Are key indicators for measuring the state of conservation used to monitor how the Outstanding Universal Value of the property is maintained? Information on the values of the World Heritage property is sufficient and key indicators have been defined but monitoring the status of indicators could be improved Please rate the level of involvement in monitoring of the following groups World Heritage managers / coordinators and staff Excellent Page 7

8 Local / Municipal authorities Local communities Researchers NGOs Industry Local indigeus peoples Has the State Party implemented relevant recommendations arising from the World Heritage Committee? No relevant Committee recommendations to implement Please provide comments relevant to the implementation of recommendations from the World Heritage Committee s, conclusions and / or recommendations related to monitoring 4.9. Identification of Priority Management Needs Please select the top 6 managements needs for the property (if more than 6 are listed below) Please refer to question 5.2 Page 8

9 5. Summary and Conclusions 5.1. Summary - Factors affecting the Property Summary - Factors affecting the Property World Heritage criteria and attributes affected 3.11 Sudden ecological or geological events Fire (widlfires) Yaktali River area in 2013 Actions Monitoring Timeframe Lead agency (and others involved) preparation to fire period Space monitoring of fires annually Federal State Budget Institution "Joint Directorate reserves Taimyr" More info / comment Some local fire in some years. Requires at least the minimum reserve fund of funds to rent a helicopter in the event of its demand for a practical solution to problems with forest fires Summary - Management Needs Summary - Management Needs 4.2 Protective Measures The legal framework in the buffer zone is inadequate 4.4 Financial and Human Resources The budget is inadequate for management needs Inadequate equipment and facilities Ad hoc maintenance of equipment No capacity development plan or programme is in place 4.7 Visitor Management While there is the authority to collect fees they are t collected Actions Timeframe Lead agency (and others involved) work on amending the Regulation on the buffer zone sent requests for additional funding, is working to secure additional sources of funding sent requests for additional funding, is working to secure additional sources of funding sent requests for additional funding, is working to secure additional sources of funding Preparation of management plan in Federal State Budget Institution annually annually annually Federal State Budget Institution Federal State Budget Institution Federal State Budget Institution Federal State Budget Institution Approved the list of paid services Federal State Budget Institution Currently developing a methodology for calculating the cost of inputs. More info / comment Page 9

10 5.3. Conclusions on the State of Conservation of the Property Current state of Authenticity The authenticity of the World Heritage property has been preserved Current state of Integrity The integrity of the World Heritage property is intact Current state of the World Heritage property s Outstanding Universal Value The World Heritage property s Outstanding Universal Value has been maintained Current state of the property's other values Other important cultural and / or natural values and the state of conservation of the World Heritage property are predominantly intact 5.4. Additional comments on the State of Conservation of the Property s Each natural territory has its own peculiarities. These features have an impact on the safety of all elements territory. Features Putorana Plateau predetermine special uniqueness and originality of its territory and cause a stable state of preservation for the future. 6. World Heritage Status and Conclusions on Periodic Reporting Exercise Please rate the impacts of World Heritage status of the property in relation to the following areas Conservation Research and monitoring Management effectiveness Quality of life for local communities and indigeus peoples Recognition Education Infrastructure development Funding for the property International cooperation Political support for conservation Legal / Policy framework Lobbying Institutional coordination Security Other (please specify) Very positive Positive Positive Not applicable Positive Positive Positive Not applicable Entities involved in the preparation of this Section of the Periodic Report Governmental institution responsible for the property Site Manager/Coordinator/World Heritage property staff Was the Periodic Reporting questionnaire easy to use and clearly understandable? yes Please provide suggestions for improvement of the Periodic Reporting questionnaire Please rate the level of support for completing the Periodic Report questionnaire from the following entities UNESCO State Party Representative Advisory Body Very poor Good Very poor How accessible was the information required to complete the Periodic Report? Most of the required information was accessible The Periodic Reporting process has improved the understanding of the following The property's Outstanding Universal Value The property's Integrity and / or Authenticity Monitoring and reporting Please rate the follow-up to conclusions and recommendations from previous Periodic Reporting exercise by the following entities UNESCO State Party Site Managers Advisory Bodies Summary of actions that will require formal consideration by the World Heritage Committee Automatically generated in online version Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable s, conclusions and / or recommendations related to the Assessment of the Periodic Reporting exercise s, conclusions and / or recommendations related to World Heritage status Situation with rare and endangered species listed in the Red Book of Russia, remains unchanged. Status of their stay and the number of stable. Evidence of improvement or deterioration of the populations of these species have been reported. Page 10