World Natural Heritage in Japan Shiretoko
Shirakami-Sanchi
Yakushima
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Toward the Proper conservation of Shiretoko
When inscribing Shiretoko on the World Heritage List, implementations of the following measures has been advised to:
(i) expedite development of a marine management plan to be completed by 2008, to clearly identify measures for strengthening marine protection and the possibilities of extending the boundaries of the marine component of the property;
(ii) invite a mission to the property in two years from its inscription to assess progress with the implementation of the marine management plan and its effectiveness in protecting the marine resources of the property;
(iii) develop a salmonid management plan to identify the impacts of dams and strategies to address this impact; and
(iv) address other management issues included in the evaluation report, in particular in relation to tourism management and scientific research
The objective of the marine management plan is to ensure a balance between stable fisheries through the sustainable use of fisheries resources and the conservation of marine life and ecosystems. The plan will be drawn up and compiled based on scientific reviews by the Scientific Committee that is comprised with professional experts and voluntary restrictions observed by fishermen and fisheries organizations in cooperation with local authorities.

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