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Step A: Identify, on expert advice, significant themes relating to natural and cultural values relevant to all biomes in Australia. By consideration of their global context, sort the themes into:
The Panel advised that the themes and sub-themes relevant to the forested areas of Australia are:
Theme: Origin and development of biota and landforms as a result of Gondwanan plate tectonics and more recent stability and long isolation
As a summary of the work undertaken by the Expert Panel, outcomes of Steps A and B for Queensland have been listed in Table 18. The table has been constructed so as to show the sieving approach that the Panel adopted in reaching these outcomes.
As a summary of the work undertaken by the Expert Panel, outcomes of Steps A and B for Western Australia have been listed in Table 16. The table has been constructed so as to show the sieving approach that the Panel adopted in reaching these outcomes.
As a summary of the work undertaken by the Expert Panel, outcomes of Steps A and B for New South Wales have been listed in Table 17. The table has been constructed so as to show the sieving approach that the Panel adopted in reaching these outcomes.
The Expert Panel comprised the following members:
Chairman
This report is intended to provide information to facilitate consideration of the full range of issues associated with joint World Heritage assessments being undertaken as part of the process of finalising Regional Forest Agreements between the Commonwealth and State Governments.
