The aim of the Convention is therefore to promote cooperation among all nations and peoples in order to contribute effectively to this protection. The Convention thus assumes and affirms the existence of a world heritage which belongs to all mankind. It may be a scene of exceptional beauty, a spectacular view or a reserve for large numbers of wild animals. The US Department of the Interior, through the National Park Service, sends money on this program. A list of US World Heritage areas appears below.
Numbers correspond to the map.
Although represented by a uniform symbol on the map, HCP's can cover quite extensive areas. The currently proposed HCP for this area, the Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan, calls for setting aside some 29,000 acres. A list of these areas and the known acreage of each appears below. Locations are followed by the number of plans issued or in progress and by known acreage. Acreage figures for plans which covered more than one listing were equally divided.