

State and trends of listed or specially protected sites in Antarctica and the subantarctic that are managed by Australia
State and trends of listed or specially protected sites in Antarctica and the subantarctic that are managed by Australia
The title of this assessment summary has been expanded to better represent the components being assessed. The previous title was 'State and trends of listed or specially protected sites in Antarctica'.
The original 2011 summary, grade, trend and confidence levels have been replicated here to assist comparison of changes between reporting cycles.
Retreating glaciers open potentially new habitat for flora and fauna; visits to the island are infrequent, which makes monitoring difficult
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Retreating glaciers open potentially new habitat for flora and fauna; visits to the island are infrequent, making monitoring difficult
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Rodent and rabbit eradication program has been completed, and the island's vegetation that had suffered from overgrazing is improving rapidly. However, some plant species, such as the Macquarie Island cushion plant (Azorella macquariensis), continue to show signs of significant stress due to drier conditions
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Rodent and rabbit eradication program began in 2010 is ongoing; if successful, the island is largely expected to be able to restore itself
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This penguin colony is currently the only emperor penguin colony that is known to be situated entirely on land. The population of penguins has been monitored annually since 1988, and some historical information is also available. The number of breeding pairs continues to decrease
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Contains one of only three known emperor penguin colonies located on land. The population of penguins has been monitored annually since 1988 and some historical information is also available
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Six different seabird species are breeding on the islands
A very small colony of southern giant petrels is 1 of only 4 known colonies in East Antarctica
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Six different seabird species are breeding on the islands A very small colony of southern giant petrels is one of only four known colonies in East Antarctica
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These islands provide breeding habitat for several species of petrels and are examples of their habitat. Visits to the islands are infrequent, and no regular census work is done
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These islands provide breeding habitat for several species of petrel and are examples of their habitat. Visits to the islands are infrequent and no regular census work is done
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Scientific reference site for vegetation typical of the area. A number of flora studies were conducted in the 1980s. Changes in snow availability appear to put local vegetation under water stress
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Scientific reference site for vegetation typical of the area. A number of flora studies were conducted in the 1980s. Changes to snow availability appear to put local vegetation under water stress
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Designated to protect the largely undisturbed terrestrial ecosystem that includes associations of macrolichens and bryophytes. There is also a colony of Adélie penguins. Possibly similar issues with regard to water resources as ASPA 135, but so far there is insufficient evidence
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Designated to protect the largely undisturbed terrestrial ecosystem that includes associations of macrolichens and bryophytes. There is also a colony of Adélie penguins. Possibly similar issues with regard to water resources as ASPA 135, but so far there is insufficient evidence
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The area is representative of an important ice-free terrestrial ecosystem
The area contains important sites for studying the palaeoecology and palaeoclimate
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The area is representative of an important ice-free terrestrial ecosystem The area contains important sites for studying the palaeoecology and palaeoclimate
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A group of 3 small islands, all of which are occupied by a variety of seabirds, including small colonies of southern giant petrels (Macronectes giganteus)
Trends are difficult to estimate because of a lack of data; a significant change in the population size cannot be demonstrated
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A group of three small islands, all of which are occupied by a variety of seabirds, including small colonies of southern giant petrels Trends are difficult to estimate because of a lack of data; a significant change in the population size cannot be demonstrated
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The greatest concentrations of breeding seabirds in East Antarctica are found here; bird numbers range from tens to hundreds of thousands.
Remote location makes regular visits impossible.
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The greatest concentrations of breeding seabirds in East Antarctica are found here; bird numbers range from tens to hundreds of thousands Their remote location makes regular visits impossible
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The declaration of this area as an ASPA means that all colonies of southern giant petrels in the AAT are now protected
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The declaration of this area as an ASPA meant that all colonies of southern giant petrels in the Australian Antarctic Territory are now protected
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The only large emperor penguin colony in Prydz Bay is located here.
In the past, few visits were made to this area. Automated cameras installed in 2011 will enable better monitoring of this colony.
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The only large emperor penguin colony in Prydz Bay is located here In the past, few visits were made to this area and insufficient information is available to predict a trend
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Two major peninsulas represent a significant part of the ice-free fraction of East Antarctica. Three permanently occupied non-Australian stations exist here.
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Two major peninsulas represent a significant part of the ice-free fraction of East Antarctica. Three permanently occupied non-Australian stations exist here.
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Stornes (ASPA 174)
In 2011, Stornes was assessed as part of the Larsemann Hills ASMA; since 2014, it has been an ASPA in its own right
Located within the Larsemann Hills, Stornes is the first ASPA that has been designated primarily for its outstanding geological features, which are collectively known as hard rock occurrences
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Two major peninsulas represent a significant part of the ice-free fraction of East Antarctica. Three permanently occupied non-Australian stations exist here.
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Assessment Summary Key
Grades
Very good
Component in excellent state and management plan in place
Good
Component is undergoing conservation work if needed and/or management plan in place
Poor
Component in poor condition but can be rescued; no management plan in place
Very poor
Heritage component is damaged beyond repair
Recent Trends
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Improving
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Stable
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Deteriorating
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Unclear
Confidence
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Adequate: Adequate high-quality evidence and high level of consensus
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Somewhat adequate: Adequate high-quality evidence or high level of consensus
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Limited: Limited evidence or limited consensus
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Very limited: Limited evidence and limited consensus
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Low: Evidence and consensus too low to make an assessment
Comparability
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Comparable: Grade and trend are comparable to the previous assessment
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Somewhat comparable: Grade and trend are somewhat comparable to the previous assessment
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Not comparable: Grade and trend are not comparable to the previous assessment
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Not previously assessed
Comments
Assessment remains largely the same as in 2011.