Article 2

1 They also undertake, each in accordance with its own law, to take all appropriate action with a view to co-ordinate management of the transfrontier park.

This co-ordination will involve in particular:

- maintenance and improvement of the natural landscape and its specific character;

- protection and enrichment of the specific heritage (fauna, flora, habitats);

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

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

- supervision and guidance of economic, social and cultural activities in the park to ensure that they are consistent with the aims stated above and that the character of the transfrontier park is preserved*(40).

2 To this end, the Contracting Parties shall adopt joint action programmes of mutual interest, which might deal in particular with the following subjects:

- information;

- protection and development of plant and animal species;

- prevention and control of fires, epidemics, etc.;

- protection of waterways and of shores and banks on both sides of the frontier;

- tourism;

- accommodations;

- footpaths.