How Is Fraser Island Under Threat. Roadworks begin after cyclone damages parts of Fraser Island The Courier Mail In the short-term, this threat is considered to be 'moderate' however, as the effects of climate change become more pronounced over the medium-to long term, the threat will move to 'very high'. The fires on Fraser Island in Australia are a stark reminder of the threats posed by climate change to the world's most treasured natural assets.
Fraser Island fire Aerial photos show devastation to environment and wildlife Daily Telegraph from www.dailytelegraph.com.au
Longer term sea-level rise is expected to result in disruption to sand supply, erosion, and sea water inundation. In the short-term, this threat is considered to be 'moderate' however, as the effects of climate change become more pronounced over the medium-to long term, the threat will move to 'very high'.
Fraser Island fire Aerial photos show devastation to environment and wildlife Daily Telegraph
Fraser Island was added to the World Heritage list in 1992 due to its natural greatness Longer term sea-level rise is expected to result in disruption to sand supply, erosion, and sea water inundation. Public awareness of threats to the island has gradually declined.
FRASER ISLAND Dingoes under fire after toddler attacked NT News. The scale and severity of this threat requires further research and monitoring However, the changes to the fire regime as a result of anthropogenic interference combined with the impact of climate change increases the potential impact of a poor fire regime.
UPDATE Fraser Island residents taking weather in stride The Courier Mail. Let's see what's so special about the island which in now facing threat from bushfires Fraser Island was added to the World Heritage list in 1992 due to its natural greatness