Tasmanian Wilderness
Factors affecting the property in 1994*
- Forestry /wood production
Factors* affecting the property identified in previous reports
- Potential construction of a dam (issue resolved)
- Potential logging activities adjacent to the site
International Assistance: requests for the property until 1994
Total amount approved : 0 USD
Missions to the property until 1994**
Information presented to the Bureau of the World Heritage Committee in 1994
On 21 March 1994 the Centre was advised of significant potential logging activities adjacent to the site. This has been brought to the attention of Australian officials and a response is awaited.
Summary of the interventions
Decisions adopted by the Committee in 1994
18 BUR VI.B
Tasmanian Wilderness (Australia)
The Bureau took note that several reports have been sent to the Centre and Bureau members by the Wilderness Society concerning Tasmania World Heritage site and the impact of logging operations in areas adjacent to the current World Heritage area. By letter of 22 March 1994, the Centre informed the Permanent Delegate of Australia and requested a response from the Australian authorities regarding this matter. The Observer from Australia indicated that discussions between the Government and the State of Tasmania are taking place at the moment. The Bureau requested the Centre to follow-up and report back at its next session.
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* :
The threats indicated are listed in alphabetical order; their order does not constitute a classification according to the importance of their impact on the property.
Furthermore, they are presented irrespective of the type of threat faced by the property, i.e. with specific and proven imminent danger (“ascertained danger”) or with threats which could have deleterious effects on the property’s Outstanding Universal Value (“potential danger”).
** : All mission reports are not always available electronically.
