Katherine Region Heritage Study: Significant Natural Features and the Impact of Tourism

N. J. Gambold and K. A. Menkhorst
Environment Centre of the Northern Territory,

This report presents the results of a study aimed at providing detailed information on places of natural heritage significance in the greater Katherine region. It also examines past and possible future impacts of tourism on such places. As part of this process five sites have been nominated to the Register of the National Estate (RNE). This report also presents updated information on significant sites already listed on the National Estate Register and places previously reported to the Australian Heritage Commission. Data complied during the course of this study pertaining to rare, threatened or notable flora and fauna of the Katherine region are included as annotated species lists and it is hoped this may prove a useful tool for regional planners and other individuals with general interest in the Katherine environment.

This report combines tourism and conservation, listing the important areas in the Katherine region, which should be considered to be listed on the National Estate Register.