You can help by always starting your walk with clean gear. It is essential to wash your tent pegs and trowel where you use them and, if directed by signs on the track, wash the mud from your boots and gaiters. In some areas it is best to walk the track in a particular direction- contact the local Park office about this before you walk. For full details of Phytophthora, see our 'Phytophthora Root Rot' pages. The World Heritage Area was the southern-most known extent of human occupation during the last ice age.
Sites can be scatters of a few shells or bones, the remains of a single meal.
You may also see relics of past European activities such as abandoned settlements or huts. Report sites with descriptions, locations and photographs to the Parks and Wildife Service. Do not under any circumstances remove anything. It is an offence and fines can be given. Information and graphics are copyright 1999 Parks and Wildlife Service, Tasmania.