Wildfires
Wildfires occur at the Boodjamulla National Park (Aboriginal Land), which includes the Riversleigh section of the Australian Fossil Mammal Sites. However, fire is not a significant issue for Riversleigh’s value because its fossils are encased in hard limestone deposits.
The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service Fire Strategy includes working with neighbours to minimise the risk of large-scale fires through a system of broad-scale fire control.
| Threat | 2014 Status | 2014 Location | 2017 Status | 2017 Location | 2020 Status | 2020 Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fire / Fire Suppression (Wildfire intensity) | Very low threat | Inside site | Very low threat | Inside site, scattered (5-15%) | Low threat | Inside site, scattered (5-15%) |
