Technical notes (a) Derivation of terms

OWHC

see Organization of World Heritage Cities

P

Precisely delineated [natural] areas


Precisely delineated [natural] areas are
referred to as part of the definition of natural heritage
in Article 2 of the Convention (UNESCO 1972).
see Natural heritage


Preparatory assistance


Preparatory assistance is one of the types of
international assistance available to States
Parties from the World Heritage Fund. Paragraphs
90 and 91 of the Operational Guidelines outline the
types of activities that may be funded by preparatory
assistance. The upper limit available as preparatory
assistance is US$15,000 (UNESCO February 1996: 31-32).
The form used to request preparatory assistance
(UNESCO 1990c) can be obtained from the World Heritage
Centre. The Request for Preparatory Assistance
form is also available electronically via the INTERNET at
the following address
.

see International assistance

Presentation

The World Heritage Convention does not specifically

define presentation. Throughout the Convention
reference is made to the "identification, protection,
conservation, presentation and transmission to future
generations of the cultural and natural heritage". Article 5
of the Convention makes reference to a number of
"effective and active measures" that can be taken by
States Parties in ensuring this "identification,
protection, conservation, presentation and transmission"
(UNESCO 1972).
Although presentation is used very frequently in the
Operational Guidelines it is not defined.


Preservation

The World Heritage Convention and the Operational

Guidelines do not specifically define
preservation.
Preservation is used interchangeably with
conservation, safeguarding and protection
in the Operational Guidelines.
see Conservation, Protection, Safeguarding