Article 2

1 The Parties undertake, each in accordance with its own laws:

- to maintain and improve the natural landscape and its specific character;

- to protect and enrich its natural heritage (fauna, flora, habitats);

- to take the necessary steps to preserve the factors likely to influence the above-mentioned ecological and physical assets of the transfrontier park and the environment;

- to protect and enhance the cultural heritage (whether architectural, archaeological, rural or historical);

- to promote information, education and reception facilities as part of a general policy for environmental appreciation and the interpretation of the natural and cultural heritage;

- to supervise and guide the economic, social and cultural activities in the park which further the aims stated above without transforming its character.

2 To this end, the Parties undertake to harmonise their methods of management and to co-ordinate all development projects or improvements by means of a comprehensive action programme leading ultimately to joint management of the park based on a joint management plan. The Parties will promote the exchange of information and experience.