Benefits and Importance:

-Habitat for endangered and endemic species

-Contains plants that have been around for millions of years

-Serves as a living record for the major stages in plant evolution

-Exhibits exceptional natural beauty

-Tourism helps boost the economy

(http://www.wettropics.gov.au/world-heritage-area
-facts-and-figures.html)

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/world-heritage-area-facts-and-figures.html