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Thursday, July 01, 2004 – St. Lucia’s twin peaks and its surroundings, the Pitons Management Area located in Soufriere has been named a World Heritage Site.

News of the piton’s listing came on Wednesday June 30th, 2004, amidst much anticipation by the advisory committee, which was installed to ensure that the area met the requirements of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee.

Chairman of the advisory committee of the Piton Management Area Martin Satney, explained that the pitons’ listing as a World Heritage Site came after the UNESCO World Heritage Committee was satisfied that the site met specific guidelines as a unique and exquisite natural beauty.

He said that the work of a lot of people, including the people of Soufriere and Choiseul had finally borne fruit, through this achievement.

The Piton Management Area Advisory chairman said there is an unending plan of action, which had been developed and would continue to be in effect to ensure that the pitons do not lose their designation. Further, he said that the achievement would bring about great benefit to the nation especially the people of the west coast.

The pitons of St Lucia were designated along with seven other countries in a long list of 48 sites up for inscription on UNESCO’s world heritage list of outstanding cultural and natural sites, during the 28th session of UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee in China.

Sites selected for world heritage listing are inscribed after carefully assessing whether they represent the best example of cultural and natural heritage. Through its listing as a world heritage site the pitons are protected for future generations.

 

 


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