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Key Findings — Great Barrier Reef
State
- Great Barrier Reef World Heritage natural criteria
The Great Barrier Reef meets all four World Heritage natural criteria: natural phenomena and exceptional natural beauty; representing major stages of earth's history; significant ongoing ecological and biological processes; and contain the most important and significant habitat.
- Great Barrier Reef World Heritage condition
While the outstanding universal value (OUV) of the Great Barrier Reef remains in good condition, the overall condition of some key attributes is poor and many have deteriorated since its world heritage listing in 1981.
- Wet Tropics of Queensland World Heritage natural criteria
The Wet Tropics of Queensland meets all four World Heritage natural criteria, displaying: features of exceptional natural beauty; outstanding examples of the major stages in the earth's evolutionary history; outstanding examples of ongoing ecological processes and biological evolution; and is a centre of biological diversity and the only habitat for numerous threatened species.
- Wet Tropics of Queensland integrity
Invasive species, pathogens and climate change are impacting the outstanding universal value (OUV) of the area.
- Riversleigh section of the Australian Fossil Mammal Sites World Heritage natural criteria
The Riversleigh section of the Australian Fossil Mammal Sites meets two World Heritage natural criteria: major stages of earth's history; and ongoing geological processes.
- Riversleigh section of the Australian Fossil Mammal Sites World Heritage integrity
The Riversleigh World Heritage area is representative of the fossil deposits considered adequate to maintain its outstanding universal value (OUV).
- Fraser Island World Heritage natural criteria
Fraser Island meets three World Heritage natural criteria: natural phenomena and exceptional natural beauty; representing major stages of earth's history; and significant ongoing ecological and biological processes.
- Fraser Island World Heritage integrity
Fraser Island is sufficiently large, diverse and free from disturbance, and contains all ecosystem components required for viable populations and continued maintenance of natural ecosystem functions.
- Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage natural criteria
Gondwana Rainforests of Australia meets three World Heritage natural criteria: representing major stages of earth's history; significant ongoing ecological and biological processes; and contain the most important and significant habitat.
- Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage integrity
World Heritage values of Gondwana Rainforests of Australia are maintained through a mosaic of sites.
Pressure
- Climate change pressure on the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area
At a reef-wide scale, climate related variables are already having an effect, and are predicted to have an increasing impact on the Great Barrier Reef's outstanding universal value (OUV).
- Coastal development pressure on the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area
Changes to coastal habitat and reductions in connectivity are having an increasing effect on the Great Barrier Reef's outstanding universal value (OUV).
- Land-based run-off pressure on the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area
Although declining marine water quality is one of the most significant threats to the Great Barrier Reef, agricultural practices are improving resulting in reductions in land-based run-off entering the region and the resulting impact on the Reef's outstanding universal value (OUV).
- Direct use pressure on the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area
At a reef-wide scale, direct use of the region is a significant economic contributor and its impact on the Great Barrier Reef's outstanding universal value (OUV) is projected to increase with population growth.
- Crown-of-thorns starfish pressure on the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area
Crown-of-thorns starfish are a major predator of coral. Evidence suggests increased nutrient loads contribute to more frequent outbreaks which result in coral cover decline and deterioration of the Great Barrier Reef's outstanding universal value (OUV).
- Climate change pressure on the Wet Tropics of Queensland
The Wet Tropics of Queensland is recognised as being extremely sensitive to climate change which is changing the distribution patterns and population densities of many Wet Tropics species.
- Invasive species pressure on the Wet Tropics of Queensland
Introduction and spread of invasive species and pathogens throughout the Wet Tropics bioregion is increasing more rapidly than can be managed through existing programs for their removal.
- Invasive species pressure on Fraser Island
The introduction of invasive plants and animals to the Fraser Island World Heritage area is having a negative impact on some values.
- Tourism pressure on Fraser Island
Increased tourism on Fraser Island World Heritage site is acting as a driver for a number of threats.
- Climate change pressure on Fraser Island
Climate change is having an effect on some of the physical characteristics of the Fraser Island World Heritage site.
- Climate change pressure on the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia
Climate change presents one of the greatest challenges for the protection of Gondwana Rainforests World Heritage values.
- Invasive species pressure on the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia
Invasive plants, animals and pathogens pose a threat to Gondwana Rainforests World Heritage values.
Programs
World Heritage List | Natural and cultural places of ‘outstanding universal value’ selected by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). |
Eye on the Reef | Eye on the Reef program enables anyone who visits the Great Barrier Reef to contribute to its long-term protection by collecting valuable information about the reef health, marine animals and incidents. Contributions range from sharing photos through the app to undertaking rapid surveys of key species. All information collected through the Eye on the Reef program is combined into a centralised data reporting system available to marine park managers and researchers. |
Great Barrier Reef Report Card and Paddock to Reef Integrated Monitoring, Modelling and Reporting Program (Paddock to Reef Program) | The Great Barrier Reef Report Card reports annually on inshore marine condition for the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area. It also assesses progress towards the Reef Water Quality Protection Plan goal and targets aimed at improving land management and the quality of water entering the reef. Assessments are made through the Paddock to Reef program which uses a combination of monitoring and modelling approaches to report on water quality, land management and catchment health indicators including wetland and riparian areas, as well as marine water quality, seagrass and coral health. This information is also used in reporting to the UNESCO World Heritage Committee. |
Great Barrier Reef Outlook Report | Every five years, the Outlook Report examines the Great Barrier Reef’s health, pressures and likely future. It provides a snapshot of current condition and trend of GBR values and threats (through theme assessments). It also examines progress in protecting the reef through an assessment of management effectiveness. |
Key Findings — Wet Tropics of Queensland
State
- Great Barrier Reef World Heritage natural criteria
The Great Barrier Reef meets all four World Heritage natural criteria: natural phenomena and exceptional natural beauty; representing major stages of earth's history; significant ongoing ecological and biological processes; and contain the most important and significant habitat.
- Great Barrier Reef World Heritage condition
While the outstanding universal value (OUV) of the Great Barrier Reef remains in good condition, the overall condition of some key attributes is poor and many have deteriorated since its world heritage listing in 1981.
- Wet Tropics of Queensland World Heritage natural criteria
The Wet Tropics of Queensland meets all four World Heritage natural criteria, displaying: features of exceptional natural beauty; outstanding examples of the major stages in the earth's evolutionary history; outstanding examples of ongoing ecological processes and biological evolution; and is a centre of biological diversity and the only habitat for numerous threatened species.
- Wet Tropics of Queensland integrity
Invasive species, pathogens and climate change are impacting the outstanding universal value (OUV) of the area.
- Riversleigh section of the Australian Fossil Mammal Sites World Heritage natural criteria
The Riversleigh section of the Australian Fossil Mammal Sites meets two World Heritage natural criteria: major stages of earth's history; and ongoing geological processes.
- Riversleigh section of the Australian Fossil Mammal Sites World Heritage integrity
The Riversleigh World Heritage area is representative of the fossil deposits considered adequate to maintain its outstanding universal value (OUV).
- Fraser Island World Heritage natural criteria
Fraser Island meets three World Heritage natural criteria: natural phenomena and exceptional natural beauty; representing major stages of earth's history; and significant ongoing ecological and biological processes.
- Fraser Island World Heritage integrity
Fraser Island is sufficiently large, diverse and free from disturbance, and contains all ecosystem components required for viable populations and continued maintenance of natural ecosystem functions.
- Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage natural criteria
Gondwana Rainforests of Australia meets three World Heritage natural criteria: representing major stages of earth's history; significant ongoing ecological and biological processes; and contain the most important and significant habitat.
- Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage integrity
World Heritage values of Gondwana Rainforests of Australia are maintained through a mosaic of sites.
Pressure
- Climate change pressure on the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area
At a reef-wide scale, climate related variables are already having an effect, and are predicted to have an increasing impact on the Great Barrier Reef's outstanding universal value (OUV).
- Coastal development pressure on the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area
Changes to coastal habitat and reductions in connectivity are having an increasing effect on the Great Barrier Reef's outstanding universal value (OUV).
- Land-based run-off pressure on the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area
Although declining marine water quality is one of the most significant threats to the Great Barrier Reef, agricultural practices are improving resulting in reductions in land-based run-off entering the region and the resulting impact on the Reef's outstanding universal value (OUV).
- Direct use pressure on the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area
At a reef-wide scale, direct use of the region is a significant economic contributor and its impact on the Great Barrier Reef's outstanding universal value (OUV) is projected to increase with population growth.
- Crown-of-thorns starfish pressure on the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area
Crown-of-thorns starfish are a major predator of coral. Evidence suggests increased nutrient loads contribute to more frequent outbreaks which result in coral cover decline and deterioration of the Great Barrier Reef's outstanding universal value (OUV).
- Climate change pressure on the Wet Tropics of Queensland
The Wet Tropics of Queensland is recognised as being extremely sensitive to climate change which is changing the distribution patterns and population densities of many Wet Tropics species.
- Invasive species pressure on the Wet Tropics of Queensland
Introduction and spread of invasive species and pathogens throughout the Wet Tropics bioregion is increasing more rapidly than can be managed through existing programs for their removal.
- Invasive species pressure on Fraser Island
The introduction of invasive plants and animals to the Fraser Island World Heritage area is having a negative impact on some values.
- Tourism pressure on Fraser Island
Increased tourism on Fraser Island World Heritage site is acting as a driver for a number of threats.
- Climate change pressure on Fraser Island
Climate change is having an effect on some of the physical characteristics of the Fraser Island World Heritage site.
- Climate change pressure on the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia
Climate change presents one of the greatest challenges for the protection of Gondwana Rainforests World Heritage values.
- Invasive species pressure on the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia
Invasive plants, animals and pathogens pose a threat to Gondwana Rainforests World Heritage values.
Programs
World Heritage List | Natural and cultural places of ‘outstanding universal value’ selected by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). |
State of the Wet Tropics Report – Ancient, threatened and endemic plants of the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area | Summarises the current state of knowledge of ancient, threatened and endemic plants in the Wet Tropics of Queensland and identifies management challenges. |
State of the Wet Tropics Report – State of aquatic habitats, biodiversity and water resources in the Wet Tropics of Queensland | Summarises the current state of knowledge of aquatic habitats, biota and ecological processes within the Wet Tropics of Queensland. |
State of the Wet Tropics Report – Climate Change in the Wet Tropics: Impacts and Responses | Summarises the scientific information about expected changes in Wet Tropics forests in response to climate change. It identifies current management actions being taken in response to climate change and identifies opportunities for further action. |
James Cook University – Centre for Tropical Biodiversity and Climate Change – Global Change Biology | Research program that aims to address knowledge gaps that will increase our capacity to respond to the issue of climate change. |
Global warming in the Wet Tropics | Predicted effects of climate change on Wet Tropics rainforests. Lists of endemic species most vulnerable to climate change. |
Threats to ecosystems in the Wet Tropics due to climate change and implications for management | Summarises research of changes and threats to biodiversity in the Wet Tropics bioregion and discusses the implication of these changes for management. |
Species resilience: the key to understanding biodiversity in the rainforests of the Australian Wet Tropics | Long-term (>15 years) field-based evidence is showing that a significant number of Wet Tropics’ bird and mammal species are in decline and shifting their distributions. Regional endemics are most adversely affected. |
Climate change and the impacts of extreme events on Australia’s Wet Tropics biodiversity | Maps of exposure of vertebrates to temperature extremes, identification and rankings of vertebrate species at greatest risk, and estimates of the resilience and thermal tolerance of vertebrates to temperature extremes. |
State of the Wet Tropics Report – Biosecurity Theme Report | Focus of this assessment report is on new and emerging biosecurity threats. |
Key Findings — Riversleigh section of Australian fossil mammal sites
State
- Great Barrier Reef World Heritage natural criteria
The Great Barrier Reef meets all four World Heritage natural criteria: natural phenomena and exceptional natural beauty; representing major stages of earth's history; significant ongoing ecological and biological processes; and contain the most important and significant habitat.
- Great Barrier Reef World Heritage condition
While the outstanding universal value (OUV) of the Great Barrier Reef remains in good condition, the overall condition of some key attributes is poor and many have deteriorated since its world heritage listing in 1981.
- Wet Tropics of Queensland World Heritage natural criteria
The Wet Tropics of Queensland meets all four World Heritage natural criteria, displaying: features of exceptional natural beauty; outstanding examples of the major stages in the earth's evolutionary history; outstanding examples of ongoing ecological processes and biological evolution; and is a centre of biological diversity and the only habitat for numerous threatened species.
- Wet Tropics of Queensland integrity
Invasive species, pathogens and climate change are impacting the outstanding universal value (OUV) of the area.
- Riversleigh section of the Australian Fossil Mammal Sites World Heritage natural criteria
The Riversleigh section of the Australian Fossil Mammal Sites meets two World Heritage natural criteria: major stages of earth's history; and ongoing geological processes.
- Riversleigh section of the Australian Fossil Mammal Sites World Heritage integrity
The Riversleigh World Heritage area is representative of the fossil deposits considered adequate to maintain its outstanding universal value (OUV).
- Fraser Island World Heritage natural criteria
Fraser Island meets three World Heritage natural criteria: natural phenomena and exceptional natural beauty; representing major stages of earth's history; and significant ongoing ecological and biological processes.
- Fraser Island World Heritage integrity
Fraser Island is sufficiently large, diverse and free from disturbance, and contains all ecosystem components required for viable populations and continued maintenance of natural ecosystem functions.
- Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage natural criteria
Gondwana Rainforests of Australia meets three World Heritage natural criteria: representing major stages of earth's history; significant ongoing ecological and biological processes; and contain the most important and significant habitat.
- Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage integrity
World Heritage values of Gondwana Rainforests of Australia are maintained through a mosaic of sites.
Pressure
- Climate change pressure on the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area
At a reef-wide scale, climate related variables are already having an effect, and are predicted to have an increasing impact on the Great Barrier Reef's outstanding universal value (OUV).
- Coastal development pressure on the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area
Changes to coastal habitat and reductions in connectivity are having an increasing effect on the Great Barrier Reef's outstanding universal value (OUV).
- Land-based run-off pressure on the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area
Although declining marine water quality is one of the most significant threats to the Great Barrier Reef, agricultural practices are improving resulting in reductions in land-based run-off entering the region and the resulting impact on the Reef's outstanding universal value (OUV).
- Direct use pressure on the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area
At a reef-wide scale, direct use of the region is a significant economic contributor and its impact on the Great Barrier Reef's outstanding universal value (OUV) is projected to increase with population growth.
- Crown-of-thorns starfish pressure on the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area
Crown-of-thorns starfish are a major predator of coral. Evidence suggests increased nutrient loads contribute to more frequent outbreaks which result in coral cover decline and deterioration of the Great Barrier Reef's outstanding universal value (OUV).
- Climate change pressure on the Wet Tropics of Queensland
The Wet Tropics of Queensland is recognised as being extremely sensitive to climate change which is changing the distribution patterns and population densities of many Wet Tropics species.
- Invasive species pressure on the Wet Tropics of Queensland
Introduction and spread of invasive species and pathogens throughout the Wet Tropics bioregion is increasing more rapidly than can be managed through existing programs for their removal.
- Invasive species pressure on Fraser Island
The introduction of invasive plants and animals to the Fraser Island World Heritage area is having a negative impact on some values.
- Tourism pressure on Fraser Island
Increased tourism on Fraser Island World Heritage site is acting as a driver for a number of threats.
- Climate change pressure on Fraser Island
Climate change is having an effect on some of the physical characteristics of the Fraser Island World Heritage site.
- Climate change pressure on the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia
Climate change presents one of the greatest challenges for the protection of Gondwana Rainforests World Heritage values.
- Invasive species pressure on the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia
Invasive plants, animals and pathogens pose a threat to Gondwana Rainforests World Heritage values.
Programs
World Heritage List | Natural and cultural places of ‘outstanding universal value’ selected by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). |
Key Findings — Fraser Island
State
- Great Barrier Reef World Heritage natural criteria
The Great Barrier Reef meets all four World Heritage natural criteria: natural phenomena and exceptional natural beauty; representing major stages of earth's history; significant ongoing ecological and biological processes; and contain the most important and significant habitat.
- Great Barrier Reef World Heritage condition
While the outstanding universal value (OUV) of the Great Barrier Reef remains in good condition, the overall condition of some key attributes is poor and many have deteriorated since its world heritage listing in 1981.
- Wet Tropics of Queensland World Heritage natural criteria
The Wet Tropics of Queensland meets all four World Heritage natural criteria, displaying: features of exceptional natural beauty; outstanding examples of the major stages in the earth's evolutionary history; outstanding examples of ongoing ecological processes and biological evolution; and is a centre of biological diversity and the only habitat for numerous threatened species.
- Wet Tropics of Queensland integrity
Invasive species, pathogens and climate change are impacting the outstanding universal value (OUV) of the area.
- Riversleigh section of the Australian Fossil Mammal Sites World Heritage natural criteria
The Riversleigh section of the Australian Fossil Mammal Sites meets two World Heritage natural criteria: major stages of earth's history; and ongoing geological processes.
- Riversleigh section of the Australian Fossil Mammal Sites World Heritage integrity
The Riversleigh World Heritage area is representative of the fossil deposits considered adequate to maintain its outstanding universal value (OUV).
- Fraser Island World Heritage natural criteria
Fraser Island meets three World Heritage natural criteria: natural phenomena and exceptional natural beauty; representing major stages of earth's history; and significant ongoing ecological and biological processes.
- Fraser Island World Heritage integrity
Fraser Island is sufficiently large, diverse and free from disturbance, and contains all ecosystem components required for viable populations and continued maintenance of natural ecosystem functions.
- Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage natural criteria
Gondwana Rainforests of Australia meets three World Heritage natural criteria: representing major stages of earth's history; significant ongoing ecological and biological processes; and contain the most important and significant habitat.
- Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage integrity
World Heritage values of Gondwana Rainforests of Australia are maintained through a mosaic of sites.
Pressure
- Climate change pressure on the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area
At a reef-wide scale, climate related variables are already having an effect, and are predicted to have an increasing impact on the Great Barrier Reef's outstanding universal value (OUV).
- Coastal development pressure on the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area
Changes to coastal habitat and reductions in connectivity are having an increasing effect on the Great Barrier Reef's outstanding universal value (OUV).
- Land-based run-off pressure on the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area
Although declining marine water quality is one of the most significant threats to the Great Barrier Reef, agricultural practices are improving resulting in reductions in land-based run-off entering the region and the resulting impact on the Reef's outstanding universal value (OUV).
- Direct use pressure on the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area
At a reef-wide scale, direct use of the region is a significant economic contributor and its impact on the Great Barrier Reef's outstanding universal value (OUV) is projected to increase with population growth.
- Crown-of-thorns starfish pressure on the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area
Crown-of-thorns starfish are a major predator of coral. Evidence suggests increased nutrient loads contribute to more frequent outbreaks which result in coral cover decline and deterioration of the Great Barrier Reef's outstanding universal value (OUV).
- Climate change pressure on the Wet Tropics of Queensland
The Wet Tropics of Queensland is recognised as being extremely sensitive to climate change which is changing the distribution patterns and population densities of many Wet Tropics species.
- Invasive species pressure on the Wet Tropics of Queensland
Introduction and spread of invasive species and pathogens throughout the Wet Tropics bioregion is increasing more rapidly than can be managed through existing programs for their removal.
- Invasive species pressure on Fraser Island
The introduction of invasive plants and animals to the Fraser Island World Heritage area is having a negative impact on some values.
- Tourism pressure on Fraser Island
Increased tourism on Fraser Island World Heritage site is acting as a driver for a number of threats.
- Climate change pressure on Fraser Island
Climate change is having an effect on some of the physical characteristics of the Fraser Island World Heritage site.
- Climate change pressure on the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia
Climate change presents one of the greatest challenges for the protection of Gondwana Rainforests World Heritage values.
- Invasive species pressure on the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia
Invasive plants, animals and pathogens pose a threat to Gondwana Rainforests World Heritage values.
Programs
World Heritage List | Natural and cultural places of ‘outstanding universal value’ selected by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). |
Key Findings — Gondwana Rainforests of Australia
State
- Great Barrier Reef World Heritage natural criteria
The Great Barrier Reef meets all four World Heritage natural criteria: natural phenomena and exceptional natural beauty; representing major stages of earth's history; significant ongoing ecological and biological processes; and contain the most important and significant habitat.
- Great Barrier Reef World Heritage condition
While the outstanding universal value (OUV) of the Great Barrier Reef remains in good condition, the overall condition of some key attributes is poor and many have deteriorated since its world heritage listing in 1981.
- Wet Tropics of Queensland World Heritage natural criteria
The Wet Tropics of Queensland meets all four World Heritage natural criteria, displaying: features of exceptional natural beauty; outstanding examples of the major stages in the earth's evolutionary history; outstanding examples of ongoing ecological processes and biological evolution; and is a centre of biological diversity and the only habitat for numerous threatened species.
- Wet Tropics of Queensland integrity
Invasive species, pathogens and climate change are impacting the outstanding universal value (OUV) of the area.
- Riversleigh section of the Australian Fossil Mammal Sites World Heritage natural criteria
The Riversleigh section of the Australian Fossil Mammal Sites meets two World Heritage natural criteria: major stages of earth's history; and ongoing geological processes.
- Riversleigh section of the Australian Fossil Mammal Sites World Heritage integrity
The Riversleigh World Heritage area is representative of the fossil deposits considered adequate to maintain its outstanding universal value (OUV).
- Fraser Island World Heritage natural criteria
Fraser Island meets three World Heritage natural criteria: natural phenomena and exceptional natural beauty; representing major stages of earth's history; and significant ongoing ecological and biological processes.
- Fraser Island World Heritage integrity
Fraser Island is sufficiently large, diverse and free from disturbance, and contains all ecosystem components required for viable populations and continued maintenance of natural ecosystem functions.
- Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage natural criteria
Gondwana Rainforests of Australia meets three World Heritage natural criteria: representing major stages of earth's history; significant ongoing ecological and biological processes; and contain the most important and significant habitat.
- Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage integrity
World Heritage values of Gondwana Rainforests of Australia are maintained through a mosaic of sites.
Pressure
- Climate change pressure on the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area
At a reef-wide scale, climate related variables are already having an effect, and are predicted to have an increasing impact on the Great Barrier Reef's outstanding universal value (OUV).
- Coastal development pressure on the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area
Changes to coastal habitat and reductions in connectivity are having an increasing effect on the Great Barrier Reef's outstanding universal value (OUV).
- Land-based run-off pressure on the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area
Although declining marine water quality is one of the most significant threats to the Great Barrier Reef, agricultural practices are improving resulting in reductions in land-based run-off entering the region and the resulting impact on the Reef's outstanding universal value (OUV).
- Direct use pressure on the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area
At a reef-wide scale, direct use of the region is a significant economic contributor and its impact on the Great Barrier Reef's outstanding universal value (OUV) is projected to increase with population growth.
- Crown-of-thorns starfish pressure on the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area
Crown-of-thorns starfish are a major predator of coral. Evidence suggests increased nutrient loads contribute to more frequent outbreaks which result in coral cover decline and deterioration of the Great Barrier Reef's outstanding universal value (OUV).
- Climate change pressure on the Wet Tropics of Queensland
The Wet Tropics of Queensland is recognised as being extremely sensitive to climate change which is changing the distribution patterns and population densities of many Wet Tropics species.
- Invasive species pressure on the Wet Tropics of Queensland
Introduction and spread of invasive species and pathogens throughout the Wet Tropics bioregion is increasing more rapidly than can be managed through existing programs for their removal.
- Invasive species pressure on Fraser Island
The introduction of invasive plants and animals to the Fraser Island World Heritage area is having a negative impact on some values.
- Tourism pressure on Fraser Island
Increased tourism on Fraser Island World Heritage site is acting as a driver for a number of threats.
- Climate change pressure on Fraser Island
Climate change is having an effect on some of the physical characteristics of the Fraser Island World Heritage site.
- Climate change pressure on the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia
Climate change presents one of the greatest challenges for the protection of Gondwana Rainforests World Heritage values.
- Invasive species pressure on the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia
Invasive plants, animals and pathogens pose a threat to Gondwana Rainforests World Heritage values.
Programs
World Heritage List | Natural and cultural places of ‘outstanding universal value’ selected by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). |