In 1982 the Western Tasmanian Wilderness area gained recognition from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) as worthy of World Heritage Listing in recognition of its outstanding natural importance. This was then expanded in 1989 to an area almost one fifth of this Australian State. The Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area consists of national parks, reserves, and conservation areas, covering coast, islands, rivers, peaks, valleys and button grass plains all of outstanding natural beauty and remoteness

In 1982 the Western Tasmanian Wilderness area gained recognition from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) as worthy of World Heritage Listing in recognition of its outstanding natural importance. This was then expanded in 1989 to an area almost one fifth of this Australian State. The Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area consists of national parks, reserves, and conservation areas, covering coast, islands, rivers, peaks, valleys and button grass plains all of outstanding natural beauty and remoteness Stock Photo

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Wildlife roadkill victim moved to the side of the country road so as not to impede vehicles in Tasmania

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