Future Prospects!

Isn't it pretty??? (http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/486/gallery/)

The future of the Daintree Rainforest looks good.  The Daintree Rainforest was placed on the World Heritage List in 1988.  This recognizes the importance of the evolutionary history that can be found within the rainforest as well as the unique juxtaposition of the rainforest with the Great Barrier Reef.  Since it is placed on the list, there are certain conservation and management requirements that the government has to follow.  To help conserve the area, the government created various acts and plans in order to better manage and regulate potential harmful activities.  One of these plans is called the "Wet Tropics Management Plan 1998".  This plan allows the government to regulate any potentially damaging activity done in the rainforest.  There are other ways the Daintree is being conserved as well.  Part of the Daintree Rainforest is a part of the Daintree National Park.  This area is protected against various harmful practices, like logging.  Also, there is private land that can be bought for conservation.  Lastly, there has been an increase in scientific research in the rainforest which provides more information to give a stronger the foundation for understanding what can be done to preserve the area.  (Wet Tropics, UNESCO)
In order to further protect the area, tourists to the area must be educated on the environment around them and learn what they can do to enjoy the ecosystem without making a huge impact.  Both the Australian and Queensland governments have made efforts to work with partners and conservation groups to help preserve the valuable ecosystem.  If people who live in the area and those that visit the Daintree make efforts to reduce their impact, than the diversity and history will remain intact for future generations to enjoy!

This chart shows the increase in forest reserves and national parks in the Wet Tropics area

(Stork and Turton, pg 6)

If you want your own piece of the beautiful Daintree, go HERE!
http://www.rainforestrescue.org.au/ourprojects/save-a-rainforest-daintree.html   

Keep the King's Creek flowing! 

http://www.ccwild.com/blog/?p=3684