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Issue: Cultural heritage aspects - Pressures and risks on heritage sites and collections

This is an issue under the Australian Antarctic Territory theme of the Data Reporting System.

Why we need to know about this issue

To know the threats and risks to condition of heritage sites, it is essential to understand the pressures that are affecting them.

Indicators

• AATH-09 Surveys of impacts of isolation on heritage sites 
  This indicator allows an examination of the impact of isolation on the ability to maintain and conserve heritage sites.
• AATH-10 Surveys of impacts of tourism on heritage sites 
  This indicator examines the level of tourism in Australia's Antarctic Territory and its impact on the condition of heritage sites.
• AATH-11 Survey of impacts of uncontrolled visits on heritage sites 
  Uncontrolled or illegal visits are a potential problem for the more remote sites at Mawson's Huts and Heard Island. Though permits are required to visit these sites, it is possible that unmonitored landings could occur. As per tourism generally, visitors can damage sites by inadvertent trampling of artefacts, especially in extreme weather. Increasing numbers of visitors entering buildings put pressure on the structures and may inadvertently damage portable elements. This indicator examines the level of and impact of uncontrolled visits on heritage sites.
• AATH-12 Survey of impacts of weather on heritage sites 
  This indicator examines the impact of extreme conditions such as high wind speeds, corrosion, ice accumulation and snow loads on the condition of heritage sites.
• AATH-14 Survey of impacts of hazardous material on heritage sites 
  This indicator examines the level of and impact of hazardous waste on the condition of Antarctic heritage sites.
• AATH-15 Survey of impacts of flora and fauna on heritage sites 
  This indicator examines the impact of wildlife and flora on the condition of heritage sites.

Related issues

• Australian Antarctic Territory - Cultural heritage aspects - Condition of heritage sites and collections 
• Australian Antarctic Territory - Cultural heritage aspects - Responses for conserving heritage sites and collections