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Heritage values
4.8.5 Commonwealth heritage values continued
2009 Grade
Current summary and assessment components Very good
Assessment grade Good Poor Very poor
Confidence Grade
Not assessed
Characteristic value: Dent Island and Lady Elliot Island lightstations continue to demonstrate the adaptation of lighthouse construction.
Not assessed
Aesthetic characteristics: Lady Elliot Island lightstation continues to be a landmark feature.
Not assessed
Technical achievement: The attributes of Lady Elliot Island and North Reef lightstations that demonstrate technical achievement remain.
Not assessed
Indigenous tradition: Low Island retains its importance as part of the sea country of its Traditional Owners. Trend since 2009
Heritage values have been mostly identified and included in relevant inventories or reserves. Known heritage values are generally maintained and retain much of their integrity.
Grading statements
Heritage values have been systematically and comprehensively identified and included in relevant inventories or reserves. Known heritage values are well maintained and retain a high degree of integrity.
Very good
Good
Heritage values have not been systematically identified. Known heritage values are degrading and generally lack integrity.
Poor
Heritage values have not been identified. Known heritage values are degraded and lack integrity.
Very poor
New assessment for this report; no trend provided
Confidence
Adequate high-quality evidence and high level of consensus Limited evidence or limited consensus Inferred, very limited evidence
4.8.6
2009 Grade
Natural heritage values
Outlook report 2009: Not assessed Current summary Natural heritage values: Most of the Region’s natural heritage values remain in good condition, but some are in decline, especially in its southern two-thirds. Values in poor condition include coral reefs and corals, seagrasses, seabirds, sedimentation, nutrient cycling and sea temperature. Populations of some iconic species such as dugongs and marine turtles are also in poor condition. Very good Assessment grade Good Poor Very poor
Not assessed
Grading statements
Heritage values have been systematically and comprehensively identified and included in relevant inventories or reserves. Known heritage values are well maintained and retain a high degree of integrity.
Trend since 2009
Heritage values have been mostly identified and included in relevant inventories or reserves. Known heritage values are generally maintained and retain much of their integrity.
Very good
Good
Heritage values have not been systematically identified. Known heritage values are degrading and generally lack integrity.
Poor
Heritage values have not been identified. Known heritage values are degraded and lack integrity.
Very poor
New assessment for this report; no trend provided