Tasmanian Wilderness facts for kids
| UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
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Cradle Mountain and Dove Lake, Central Highlands
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| Location | Tasmania, Australia |
| Criteria | Cultural: iii, iv, vi, vii; natural: viii, ix, x |
| Inscription | 1982 (6th Session) |
| Extensions | 1989 |
| Area | 1,584,233 ha |
The Tasmanian Wilderness is a special natural area in Tasmania, Australia. It is a huge region of wild land.
This wilderness is famous for its beautiful landscapes. It includes mountains, forests, and rivers. Many unique animals and plants live here.
The area is so important that it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This means it is protected for everyone to enjoy. It became a World Heritage Site in 1982. The protected area was made even bigger in 1989.
People have lived in this area for a very long time. Remains found in caves show that humans were here over 20,000 years ago.
The thylacine, also called the Tasmanian Tiger, used to live here. It was the biggest meat-eating marsupial. The last known one died in 1936. Today, the Tasmanian Devil is the largest meat-eating marsupial. It is about the size of a small dog. Tasmanian Devils are now only found in Tasmania. They disappeared from mainland Australia about 600 years ago.
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What Makes the Tasmanian Wilderness Special?
The Tasmanian Wilderness is one of the largest protected areas in Australia. It covers about 13,800 square kilometers. This is almost 20% of Tasmania!
It is one of the last big areas of wild land in the world. This area has a cool, mild climate. It is known as a "temperate wilderness."
The wilderness is important for two main reasons:
- Natural Value: It has amazing nature and wildlife.
- Cultural Value: It has a rich history of human life.
Parks and Reserves in the Wilderness Area
The Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area includes several national parks and reserves. These places help protect the land and its animals.
Some of the main parks and reserves are:
- Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park
- Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park
- Hartz Mountains National Park
- Mole Creek Karst National Park
- Southwest National Park
- Walls of Jerusalem National Park
- Central Plateau Conservation Area
- Devils Gullet State Reserve
- South East Mutton Bird Islet
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Cradle Mountain and Dove Lake, Central Highlands
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In Spanish: Reserva natural de Tasmania para niños
