World heritage sites of Australia / Peter Valentine and Bob Brown.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Valentine, Peter (Peter Sinclair), author.

Brown, Bob, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

National parks and reserves--Australia.

National parks and reserves.

Natural areas--Australia.

Natural areas.

World Heritage areas--Australia.

World Heritage areas.

World Heritage areas--Australia--History.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (231 pages)

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

Canberra, ACT : National Library of Australia, [2023]

Summary:

This book provides an in-depth exploration of Australia's World Heritage sites, highlighting their natural and cultural significance. It discusses the unique values of 20 designated sites, such as the Great Barrier Reef, Kakadu National Park, and the Tasmanian Wilderness, while celebrating the contributions of First Nations peoples as Traditional Custodians. The book also delves into the historical and environmental challenges these sites face, including climate change and industrial development, and underscores the importance of conservation. Featuring vivid descriptions, photographs, and personal reflections, the work serves as both an educational resource and a call to action for preserving Australia's most treasured landmarks. Intended for a general audience, it appeals to those interested in heritage, environmental conservation, and cultural history. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Intro

Title Page

Contents

Traditional Custodians

Foreword

Introduction to World Heritage

Kakadu National Park

Great Barrier Reef

Willandra Lakes Region

Lord Howe Island Group

Tasmanian Wilderness

Gondwana Rainforests of Australia

Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park

Wet Tropics of Queensland

Shark Bay, Western Australia

K'gari (Fraser Island)

Australian Fossil Mammal Sites (Riversleigh/Naracoorte)

Macquarie Island

Heard and McDonald Islands

Greater Blue Mountains Area

Purnululu National Park

Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens

Sydney Opera House

Australian Convict Sites

Ningaloo Coast

Budj Bim Cultural Landscape

Potential New World Heritage Sites in Australia

The Future of World Heritage in Australia

World Heritage List Criteria

Responsibilities under the World Heritage Convention

Acknowledgements

References

List of Illustrations

Index

Copyright.

Notes:

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781922507198

1922507199

OCLC:

1396064186