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Foreword

Since 2015 I have been involved in the process of preparation the property for inscription on World Heritage List, first
as deputy mayor and later also as Site Manager, so I am very well aware of how difficult and responsible a journey
we have taken.

Responsible property management is one of the pillars of the World Heritage Convention, which contributes to the
conservation of the property and its appropriate presentation. The Management Plan is then a suitable tool for the
implementation of all measures that will contribute to the preservation of values of the property. 7

During the demanding process of preparing the nomination, a great team of co-workers, experts for world heritage,
was created, many of them will continue to cooperate within the management of the property, its protection and
presentation, including educational projects.

Therefore, I believe that together we will be able not only to maintain and fulfill the proposed measures of Management
Plan, but also futher develop them.

As Site Manager, I undertake, that I will responsibly manage the property and present our hop heritage and all cultural
heritage assets related with it.

Jaroslav Špička

Deputy Mayor of Žatec and Site Manager of the Žatec and the Landscape of Saaz Hops