There can also be direct and indirect damage to vegetation and habitats from activities such as bushwalking and horse riding, as well as an increased risk of alterations to soil characteristics and the transmission of disease. An example of this is the fungus Phytophthora cinnamomi, which numerous plant families in Freycinet National Park are susceptible to, and which also places rare and endangered species at greater risk of extinction.Barker, P. C. J., Wardlaw, T. J., & Brown, M. J. (1996). Selection and design of Phytophthora management areas for the conservation of threatened flora in Tasmania. Biological Conservation, 76, 187-193. Visitors to the park may also inadvertently bring in seeds of weeds on clothing or equipment.
There can also be direct and indirect damage to vegetation and habitats from activities such as bushwalking and horse riding as well as an increased risk of alterations to soil characteristics and the transmission of disease An example of this is the fungus Phytophthora cinnamomi which numerous plant families in Freycinet National Park are susceptible to and which also places rare and endangered species at greater risk of extinctionBarker P C J Wardlaw T J & Brown M J (1996) Selection and design of Phytophthora management areas for the conservation of threatened flora in Tasmania Biological Conservation 76 187-193 Visitors to the park may also inadvertently bring in seeds of weeds on clothing or equipment