Monitoring for the effects of climate change on the flora values of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area

Climate change is expected to significantly impact the flora of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area (TWWHA), yet the specific effects remain uncertain. To address this, researchers propose a monitoring framework that captures diverse vegetation aspects across 14 key sites in western and southwestern Tasmania. These sites, many with prior research data, provide a comprehensive baseline to measure changes over time. By identifying high-risk flora values, this approach aims to inform mitigation strategies for land managers and researchers.

Styger, J., Brown, M., & Whinam, J. (2010). Monitoring for the effects of climate change on the flora values of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. Papers and Proceedings of the Royal Society of Tasmania, 21–28. https://doi.org/10.26749/rstpp.144.21