Stonehenge and Avebury - defining their Outstanding Universal Value

http://consult.wiltshire.gov.uk/portal/spatial_planning/consultee_documents/avebury_whs/stonehenge_avebury_and_associated_sites_world_heritage_property_consultation_draft

Hi Guys, Just a quick post on my favourite subject...WORLD HERITAGE! Hope it's interesting, see you soon at YAC! Cloe :0D

Stonehenge and Avebury World Heritage Site is one of Wiltshire and the UK’s greatest assets. Recognised as one of the top ranking places in the world alongside cultural marvels such as the Pyramids and natural wonders like the Great Barrier Reef, the World Heritage Site needs appropriate management and protection. Wiltshire Council have launched a consultation to address this.

The consultation provides the public with an opportunity to comment on a document that summarises exactly what it is that makes Stonehenge and Avebury internationally important. The document will be a key reference for those making decisions on how to manage the World Heritage Site and look after the features which qualify it to appear on the World Heritage List. The aim of the council is to produce a clear definition in one document that will help in the long term protection of the World Heritage Site.

Since 2007 UNESCO has required new World Heritage Sites to provide a Statement of Outstanding Universal Value as part of the nomination process. Stonehenge and Avebury became a World Heritage Site back in 1986 and along with a large number of other sites across the world now needs to produce a Statement of Outstanding Universal Value.

The consultation asks you to look at the draft Statement of Outstanding Universal Value and leave your comments, the consultation is open until the end of October and you can find it by visiting the Wiltshire Council website.