Indicator: AATH-11 Survey of impacts of uncontrolled visits on heritage sites
Data
There is no data available for the level of uncontrolled visits and their impact on heritage sites.
Data Limitations
More heritage/archaeological surveys are required for a more complete understanding of the impact of uncontrolled visits on heritage sites and collections.
Issues for which this is an indicator and why
Australian Antarctic Territory — Cultural heritage aspects - Pressures and risks on heritage sites and collections
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.
Other indicators for this issue:
- AATH-09 Surveys of impacts of isolation on heritage sites
- AATH-10 Surveys of impacts of tourism on heritage sites
- AATH-12 Survey of impacts of weather on heritage sites
- AATH-14 Survey of impacts of hazardous material on heritage sites
- AATH-15 Survey of impacts of flora and fauna on heritage sites
Further Information
Key
Links to another web site
Links to data in the DRS
Opens a pop-up window
Before you download
Some documents are available as PDF files. You will need a PDF reader to view PDF files.
List of PDF readers
If you are unable to access a publication, please contact us to organise a suitable alternative format.