International Sites (Points)
This map layer contains all sites that fall under one of the global conventions and agreements: Biosphere Reserves, Wetlands of International Importance (RAMSAR sites) and World Heritage Sites.
Name | Description |
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LON | Longitude of site in decimal degrees |
LAT | Latitude of site in decimal degrees |
AREANAME |
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ISO3 | 3-character international country code denomination based on the ISO 3166 norm |
COUNTRY | Country name |
POLY | Does the point also have a corresponding polygon? (y/n) |
CONV_CODE | The international convention the site is registered under |
SITE_CODE | Unique identifier of the site assigned by UNEP-WCMC |
AREA_HA | Total area of the Protected Area in hectares following official or published sources |
CONV_FULL | Convention Name |
CRITERIA | Criteria used in qualifying the site. Applies only to World Heritage Sites |
EST_DATE | Date of establishment of Protected Area |
NOTES | Additional information about the Protected Area |
SOURCE | Agency/Organization that contributed the information |
MARINE | Whether a Protected Area is marine? (y/n) |