弗雷泽岛,也被称为K'gari,是澳大利亚最大的沙岛(Sand Island),以其原始的自然环境(Pristine Natural Environment)和独特的生态系统(Unique Ecosystem)而闻名。弗雷泽岛位于昆士兰州(Queensland)的东海岸(East Coast),被联合国教科文组织列为世界遗产(World Heritage)。岛上拥有丰富的自然资源(Rich Natural Resources)和...
Byline: EMMA YOUNG THE WORLD HERITAGE Convention was born in 1972, in the wake of a series of successful UNESCO campaigns to save irreplaceable treasures, including the Abu Simbel temples in Egypt, and Venice and its Lagoon in Italy. In 1978,12 sites we...
Wilson, ClevoSchool of Economics, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, 4072, Australia;Elsevier B.V.Economic Analysis & PolicyTisdell Clem, Wilson Clevo. World Heritage Listing of Australian Natural Sites: Tourism Stimulus and its Economic Value[R]. Economic Analysis & Policy, 2002,32(2)....
and other locations have been named World Heritage Sites. The ratio of cultural sites to natural sites is about three to one. Some of the best-known World Heritage Sites include theGreat Barrier Reefin Australia, theGreat Wall of China, the Hiroshima Peace Memorial in Japan, theTaj Mahalin ...
Ha Long Bay was recognised as world natural heritage for the second time based on its geological value at the 24th meeting of the World Heritage Committee of UNESCO in Cairns, Australia. The recognised site covers an area of 434km², comprises 775 islands and forms a triangle: with Dau Go...
Amazing Natural World Heritage Sites: Yellowstone 3.Great Barrier Reef, Australia – Heritage site since 1981. Located off the coast of Queensland, the Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest coral reef system which is composed of over 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands. The reef system...
Natural world heritage sites face increasing risk under rapid climate change, especially considering the impacts of climate extremes. However, there is not yet enough understanding of the future extreme climate challenges at global natural world heritage
peoplearenotallowedtovisitGrandCanyonNationalParkbyvehicle.Itaimstoprotectthepark'senvironmentfromthegasproducedbycars.(4)___AustraliaismakingstricterlawstopreventchemicalsfromflowingintotheoceanneartheGreatBarrierReef.EffortsarealsobeingmadetoprotectnaturalheritagesitesinJapan.InShiretoko,only,asmallnumberofpeople...
world heritageThere have been a number of studies conducted on visitation patterns to the Wet Tropics rainforest in north-east Queensland, Australia. However, little has been undertaken in exploring the visitors' attitudes and behaviours (based on activities pursued) in the rainforest, and their '...
Species are disappearing at an alarming rate around the world. But Australia's extinction crisis is especially severe—since European colonization, we have lost about 100 species of animals and plants. The loss of 33 mammal ... Ecology