Ojin-tenno-ryo Kofun surrounded by numerous smaller tombs A virtual reconstruction (seen from the west) Chapter 6 Monitoring 6.a Key Indicators for Measuring State of Conservation 6.b Administrative Arrangements for Monitoring the Property 6.c Results of Previous Reporting Exercises 6.a Key Indicators for Measuring State of Conservation 6. Monitoring 6.a Key Indicators for Measuring State of Conservation In order to assuredly maintain the Outstanding Universal Value, enhance institutional capacity and improve skills concerning repairs, restorations and maintenance works, as well as disaster prevention and risk preparedness, the component parts and the buffer zones shall be monitored on a regular basis. Monitoring the state of conservation and negative impacts on the property as a whole, as described in Chapter 4 “State of Conservation and Factors Affecting the Property”, shall be conducted. In monitoring the property, indicators are set based on the following three viewpoints to cope with the potential threats identified in 4.b “Factors affecting the property” of this nomination dossier. The indicators and measurement methods are shown in Table 6-1. 1) Whether the Outstanding Universal Value of the property (p. 165), as well as the three attributes conveying the Value (p. 176) including the integrity (p. 177) and authenticity (p. 179), stated in Chapter 3 “Justification for Inscription”, are being maintained; 2) What impact the potential threats (development and environmental pressures, natural disasters, visitation, etc. see pp. 249 - 252), identified in Chapter 4 “State of Conservation and Factors Affecting the Property”, had (or are having) on the property; and 3) Whether the protective and management measures for the property and its buffer zones, together with its presentation and utilization, are functioning appropriately as described in Chapter 5 “Protection and Management”. Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group 301 Chapter 6. Monitaring Table 6-1 Indicators and methods for monitoring Aspects Indicators Monitoring methods - Assessing the view from around the kofun and from the top of the mound (II-3, 4, I-1. Attribute a) III-1, 3) A wide range of types - Identifying factors obstructing urban landscape where kofun are located (III-1, 2) of mounded tombs grouped together - Identifying topography alteration which can interfere with the view of the kofun (III-1) - Assessing changes to and improvement of the townscape (III-1, 2) - Assessing the view of the mound from around the kofun (II-1, 2, III-1) I-2. Attribute b) - Identifying and recording alterations in the shapes of the mounds and mound Four standardized plan collapses (II-1, 2, 3, 4, V-1) I. Protection and management types - Assessing the state of trees on the mounds and their management status of the attributes conveying the (II-3, IV-2) Outstanding Universal Value of the property - Assessing the view of the area surrounding the kofun from the mound top (II-3, 4, III-3) - Identifying desirable standards for improvement works of the mound top (II-1, 3, 4) I-3. Attribute c) - Identifying and recording alterations in the shapes of the mounds and mound Evidence of elaborate collapse (II-1, 2, 3, 4, V-1, VI-8) and distinctive funerary rituals - Assessing and recording the preservation status of archaeological features and artifacts within/outside of the mounds (II-1, 2, 3, 4) - Identifying basic information for countermeasures against damages (II-2, 3, IV-2, 3, VI-8) Location of Periodicity records Aspects Indicators Monitoring methods (Monitoring (Monitoring cycle) body) Counting the number of notifications of excavation Annual Municipalities II-1. The number of works and applications for alteration of the existing alterations of the existing state of Historic Sites in accordance with the state and their nature Law for the Protection Cultural Properties, and identifying their contents II-2. The number of cases Counting the number of damages incurred and Annual Municipalities, of damage and their identifying the nature of the damages IHA* nature II. Protection and management Conducting patrols to monitor changes in Whenever Municipalities, of the property archaeological features due to: increased visitor necessary IHA numbers; sediment erosion on the mounds; II-3. State of conservation erosion along the foot of the mound caused by of the archaeological moat water; and risks of withered trees falling. features Photographic records are taken. In addition to the patrols, fixed-point photography identifies changes in the archaeological features and impacts. II-4. The number of Counting the number of published reports and Annual Prefecture, published reports bulletins about surveys of the component parts; Municipalities, concerning surveys and collecting research findings and determining points IHA research of arguments. III-1. The contents of Analyzing the contents of applications in Annual Municipalities development works in accordance with the relevant laws and ordinances the areas surrounding the property III-2. Changes in Counting the number of corrective actions to Annual Municipalities III. Development pressures factors obstructing the existing inadequate buildings, which are major landscape obstructive factors affecting the landscape III-3. Fixed-point Identifying the visitor observation points from Annual Municipalities monitoring of the accessible mounds, as well as factors obstructing landscape the view. 302 6.a Key Indicators for Measuring State of Conservation Location of Periodicity records Aspects Indicators Monitoring methods (Monitoring (Monitoring cycle) body) Assessing the annual precipitation and occurrence Annual Municipalities, IV-1. Climate change of concentrated heavy rains in the areas IHA surrounding the property Assessing the situation of plant overgrowth and Annual Municipalities, IV-2. Degree of withered/dangerous trees in the property by IHA IV. Environmental Pressures overgrown vegetation conducting patrols and fixed-point photography, etc. Assessing the presence of wildlife in the property Annual Municipalities, IV-3. Situation of wild and damage caused by their activity, such as IHA animal activity, such as building nests, burrowing, and defecating, through nesting hearing surveys, etc. V-1. State of the Assessing damage to the property caused Annual Municipalities, archaeological features by natural disasters by means of fixed-point IHA V. Natural disasters and risk after storms, heavy rains photography, etc. preparedness and floods, earthquakes, and fires VI-1. The number of Counting the number of lectures about the Annual Prefecture, lecture meetings and component parts and local briefing sessions at Municipalities, local briefing sessions excavation sites that are part of the property IHA held Counting page views of the official website of Annual Prefecture, the nominated property, which is run by the Municipalities VI-2. The number of page Conference Headquarters for the Promotion views of the property of Mozu-Furuichi Kofungun for World Cultural websites Heritage inscription, and for the websites interpreting the property, which are run by the local municipalities. VI-3. The number Counting the number of copies of guidebooks and Annual Prefecture, of copies of the brochures published for the interpretation of the Municipalities interpretation materials property published VI-4. The number of Counting the number of training sessions held for Annual Municipalities VI. Visitation guide training sessions local voluntary guides organized VI-5. Progress of Assessing the progress of establishing and Annual Municipalities establishing improving interpretation facilities according to the interpretation facilities division of roles VI-6. Progress of Assessing the progress of implementing plans Annual Municipalities implementing plans to concerning the installation of visitor-guiding install visitor-guiding signage signage Assessing the total arrangement of toilets and Annual Municipalities VI-7. Status of arranging parking lots as well as parking capacity in the service facilities areas surrounding the component parts VI-8. The number of Counting the number of visitors to the property Annual Municipalities visitors * IHA is an acronym of the Imperial Household Agency. Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group 303 Chapter 6. Monitaring 6.b Administrative Arrangements for Monitoring the Property Monitoring, including the periodic reporting in accordance with the “Operational Guidelines for the Implementation of the World Heritage Convention”, is carried out by the owners of the property, the Imperial Household Agency, Osaka Prefectural Government, Sakai, Habikino and Fujiidera City Governments, under the guidance of the Agency for Cultural Affairs. The respective organizations listed in Table 6-2 shall conduct monitoring and recording. In addition, analysis of the accumulated data is conducted by the Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group World Heritage Council, which is composed of the owners of the component parts (see Appendix 1.a “Comprehensive Management Plan” Chapter 7. 7-1-(2) ). Based on analysis of the data, the Council holds consultations concerning the necessary measures for managing the state of conservation and appropriate measures are implemented by the responsible administrative bodies. 304 6.b Administrative Arrangements for Monitoring the Property Table 6-2 Entities responsible for the monitoring Role Jurisdiction Organizations and Sections in Charge Organizations and their representatives: - Governor , Osaka Prefectural Government - Mayor, Sakai City Government -