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The article reports on a study undertaken in 1995 to assess camping impacts, campsite availability and usage along the eastern and northern coast of the Fraser Island World Heritage Area in South-East Queensland. Ground and air photo survey techniques were developed to provide an efficient and reliable means to monitor beach camping use and impacts along the more than 100 km of beach used for camping. Air photo surveys spanning 1974 to 1994 reveal a marked degradation of the coastal zone that can be attributed to camping use. Patterns of impact can be related to past and current patterns of visitor use. The results suggest that changes to current camping management strategies are required if the level of impact is to be reduced and World Heritage values maintained.
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