
Australian Fossil Mammal Sites consists of two distinct areas listed as a combined World Heritage property—these are the Riversleigh section in Queensland and the Naracoorte section in South Australia.
Both Riversleigh and Naracoorte are superb illustrations of the key stages of evolution of Australia’s unique wildlife.
Riversleigh in particular has produced some of the world’s most outstanding fossils, not only in their preservation, but also in their quantity and diversity. Riversleigh has the richest fossil mammal deposits in Australia and few, if any; other fossil deposits in the world have contributed to our knowledge of prehistoric mammal communities so generously.
By visiting Riversleigh you can discover the unique story of the evolution of Australia’s wildlife and see for yourself, some of the world’s most diverse and well-preserved fossils. Research at Riversleigh has unveiled a unique and ancient environment including carnivorous kangaroos, predatory pouched lions, giant flightless birds and tree-climbing crocodiles.
Visit Riversleigh to learn more about the Australian Fossil Mammal Sites and the unique creatures that once roamed ancient Australia.
Riversleigh Community and Scientific Advisory Committee (RCSAC)
The Riversleigh section of Australian Fossil Mammal Sites has one advisory committee—the Riversleigh Community and Scientific Advisory Committee (RCSAC). The RCSAC committee comprises an independent chair and 11 members.
Name | Position | Field/expertise |
---|---|---|
Dr Graeme Potter | Chair | Independent Chair |
Professor Mike Archer | Member | Palaeontology and Zoology |
Mr Henk Godthelp | Member | Palaeontology, Zoology, Geology |
Dr Andrew Rozefelds | Member | Geoscience and Palaeobotany |
Cr Ernest Camp | Member | Local Government Burke Shire Council |
Cr Peta MacRae | Member | Local Government Mount Isa City Council |
Ms Michelle Low Mow | Member | Local Tour Operator |
Mr Rodney Connolly | Member | Lawn Hill and Riversleigh Pastoral Holding Company |
Ms Megan Munchenberg | Member | Natural Resource Management |
Mr Henry Dick | Member | Waanyi Traditional Owner male representation |
Ms Claudette Albert | Member | Waanyi Traditional Owner female representation |
Dr Judith Field | Member | Archaeology |
The purpose of the RCSAC is to assist in meeting obligations under the World Heritage Convention and the Federal Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 and provide advice to the management agencies and the Queensland and Australian Government Ministers responsible for World Heritage. These obligations include identifying, protecting, conserving, presenting and transmitting to future generations the Outstanding Universal Value of the World Heritage property.
Communique
The Chair of the RCSAC prepares a Communique for the Queensland Minister for the Environment and the Great Barrier Reef, Minister for Science, and Minister for the Arts, The Hon Leeanne Enoch after each meeting.
- RCSAC Communique—November 2016
- RCSAC Communique—March 2017
- RCSAC Communique—July 2017
- RCSAC Communique—March 2018
- RCSAC Communique—July 2018
For further information email world.heritage@des.qld.gov.au.
Resources
- Riversleigh World Heritage area brochure
- Riversleigh ancient animals poster
- Riversleigh ancient animals cut-out sticker sheet
Related information
- World Heritage areas
- Lawn Hill Gorge, Boodjamulla (Lawn Hill) National Park
- United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
- Naracoorte World Heritage area
- Australia's World Heritage properties
- Riversleigh Fossil Centre
- Australian Fossil Mammal Sites—Riversleigh World Heritage area brochure