Conservation and Heritage Management

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Conservation Management

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The careful preservation and planned protection of something (natural world or cultural heritage) to prevent exploitation, destruction or neglect.

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National Park Characteristics (IUCN)

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Includes one or several ecosystems not materially altered by human exploitation, prevents exploitation or occupation in the whole area, allows visitors under special conditions, minimum size of 1,000 hectares where nature protection takes precedence.

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Benefits of World Heritage Listing

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Enhanced protection of cultural landscapes, regional economic development, increased tourism and employment opportunities, improved regional planning and management, and attraction of investment in regional infrastructure.

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Criteria for UNESCO 'In Danger' List

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Potential danger (development proposals undermining the site) and ascertained danger (imminent threats such as industrial development).

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Phillip Island Nature Parks' Guiding Principles

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Nature conservation is paramount, visitor experiences should be authentic and inspire action, and financial sustainability is key to continued success.