Future of an icon: K'gari-Fraser Island, climate change and social expectations

K’gari (Fraser Island) faces significant threats from climate change, including rising sea levels and increased storm intensity, which jeopardize its World Heritage status. The study highlights that while the island's natural phenomena and ecological processes remain outstanding, social expectations and environmental pressures demand urgent adaptive management strategies to preserve its unique value. Wardell-Johnson’s research combines field observations with modeling to assess climate impacts on key features like dune systems and rainforests, emphasizing the need for proactive conservation planning to safeguard this iconic site.

Wardell-Johnson, A. (2015). Future of an icon: K’gari-Fraser Island, climate change and social expectations. Australasian Journal of Environmental Management, 22(2), 91–104. https://doi.org/10.1080/14486563.2015.1029571