lord howe island became a world heritage site on 9 october 2017.
when did lord howe island became a world heritage site?
9 october 2017
the lord howe island board instigated an extensive biological and environmental survey (published in 1974), which has guided the island conservation program. in 1981, the lord howe island amendment act proclaimed a "permanent park preserve" over the north and south ends of the island. administration of the preserve was outlined in a management plan for the sustainable development of the island prepared by the nsw national parks and wildlife service, which has a ranger stationed on the island. the island was cited under the unesco world heritage list in 1982.
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unesco records the lord howe island group as a world heritage site of global natural significance. most of the island is virtually untouched forest, with many of the plants and animals found nowhere else in the world. other natural attractions include the diversity of the landscapes, the variety of upper mantle and oceanic basalts, the world's southernmost barrier coral reef, nesting seabirds, and the rich historical and cultural heritage. the lord howe island act 1981 established a "permanent park preserve" (covering about 70% of the island). the island was added to the australian national heritage list on 21 may 2007 and the new south wales state heritage register on 2 april 1999. the surrounding waters are a protected region designated the lord howe island marine park.
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