Summary

Heard Island contains a system of lava tube caves in a largely pristine condition which are the best developed bedrock caves known in Antarctic or Subantarctic latitudes. They require special management because of significant and sometimes fragile attributes. Use for recreation, tourism or science may pose serious impacts on these cave environments. Restricted access under the Heard Island Wilderness Reserve Management Plan would be an appropriate management response.

Authors:Kiernan K. McConnell A. Publisher: Royal Society of Tasmania Published in: 2000 Category 1: Peer-reviewed literature Program area: Geosciences
Kiernan K., McConnell A. (2000) Management considerations for the Heard Island lava tube caves, Papers and Proceedings of the Royal Society of Tasmania 133 (2). 13-22;

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