Boodjamulla (Lawn Hill) region, northwestern Queensland
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The Boodjamulla (Lawn Hill) region in northwestern Queensland is a remote, rugged landscape renowned for its spectacular gorges, rich biodiversity, and internationally significant fossil deposits.
Statements (44)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
geographic region
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natural landscape ⓘ |
| access | long unsealed roads ⓘ |
| conservationStatus | partly protected in national park ⓘ |
| contains |
Boodjamulla National Park
NERFINISHED
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Lawn Hill Gorge NERFINISHED ⓘ Riversleigh fossil fields NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| country | Australia ⓘ |
| ecosystemType |
riparian ecosystems
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tropical savanna ⓘ |
| geologicalEraRepresented | Cenozoic NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| geologicalFeatures |
karst landscapes
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limestone formations ⓘ |
| hasAlternativeName | Lawn Hill region NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasBiodiversity |
rich aquatic biodiversity
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rich terrestrial biodiversity ⓘ |
| hasCharacteristic |
arid to semi-arid climate
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remote ⓘ rugged ⓘ |
| hasCulturalSignificance | Aboriginal cultural heritage ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
permanent spring-fed waterways
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sandstone escarpments ⓘ spectacular gorges ⓘ tropical savanna vegetation ⓘ |
| hasHydrology | permanent waterholes in otherwise dry landscape ⓘ |
| hasSignificance | internationally significant fossil deposits ⓘ |
| knownFor |
paleontological research
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remote wilderness tourism ⓘ scenic gorges and waterways ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Gulf Country
NERFINISHED
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northwestern Queensland ⓘ outback Queensland ⓘ |
| management | Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (for protected areas) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| nearestMajorCentre | Mount Isa NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| paleontologicalImportance | records evolution of Australian mammals ⓘ |
| partOf | Australian fossil mammal record ⓘ |
| supports |
endemic animal species
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endemic plant species ⓘ |
| tourismActivities |
canoeing
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fossil site visits ⓘ hiking ⓘ wildlife watching ⓘ |
| traditionalOwners | Waanyi people NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| waterSource | spring-fed Lawn Hill Creek ⓘ |
Referenced by (1)
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Australian Fossil Mammal Sites (Riversleigh / Naracoorte)
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RiversleighLocation
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Boodjamulla (Lawn Hill) region, northwestern Queensland
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