Australian Fossil Mammal Sites - Riversleigh section - World Heritage integrity

Key Finding

The conservation outlook remains good. While there are a number of threats that affect the site, they are minor and do not impact on its Outstanding Universal Value.

Riversleigh section of Australian Fossil Mammal Sites World Heritage Area

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Values summary

The summary of values is outlined in the Australian Fossil Mammal Sites (Riversleigh / Naracoorte) Conservation Outlook Assessment from 2014, 2017 and 2020. Reporting of Outlook Assessment has changed from every 3 years to every 5 years and the next report is due in 2025.

While there are a number of threats and other issues that affect Riversleigh, they are all minor and do not impact on its Outstanding Universal Value. The conservation outlook remains good, but there is concern regarding the sustainability of funding and future effects on managing and carrying out future research.

The extent to which the fossils are affected by excavation in Riversleigh is less than 1%. Strict procedures are implemented on site to ensure that disturbance is minimal.

Threats such as site damage and fossil theft are considered to be very low at Riversleigh, due to the nature of public access, remoteness and relatively low numbers of visitation.