Criterion (viii): Monte San Giorgio is the single best known record of marine life in the Triassic period, and records important remains of life on land as well. As a result, Monte San Giorgio provides the principal point of reference, relevant to future discoveries of marine Triassic remains throughout the world. IntegrityThe property encompasses the complete Middle Triassic outcrop of Monte San Giorgio including all of the main fossil bearing areas. The main management requirement in relation to the values of Monte San Giorgio is the in situ protection of fossil bearing areas. An active ongoing programme of communication and interpretation for visitors to the property is required to ensure the fullest appreciation of the Outstanding Universal Value of Monte San Giorgio.