TABLE 6: UNESCO World Heritage sites in the Cradle Coast region

Listed threatened species Habitat preference in region Threats in the region Identified NRM mitigation options appropriate to the region

Tasmanian Bettong Dry open forest and grassy woodlands including tussocks and shrub layers. Predominantly found in eastern Tasmania. Occurs in the eastern margin of the Region. Loss of habitat.

Feral predators (cats, dogs). Toxoplasmosis. Drought. Roadkill. Grassland management (reduced grazing, cool burns, not clearing). Landholder conservation agreements. Cat trapping and management. Roadkill mitigation measures.

3.3 RLP Outcome 3: Invasive species management has reduced threats to the natural heritage Outstanding

Universal Value of the World Heritage properties through the implementation of priority actions

The Cradle Coast region has one World Heritage site recognised on the UNESCO World Heritage List (Table 6).

TABLE 6: UNESCO World Heritage sites in the Cradle Coast region

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Further information

Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area (TWWHA) Detailed descriptions of the TWWHA can be found in the TWWHA Management Plan 2016, the TWWHA Biosecurity Strategy 2021 and the UNESCO listing

The location of the TWWHA is shown in Figure 6 on the following page.