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National Heritage List: Climb and Associated Infrastructure to be nominated

National Heritage List: Climb and Associated Infrastructure to be nominated 
Arguably the Climb and its associated physical infrastructure: the Chain, the world's most photographed summit monument and the 5 memorial plaques are already protected by existing World Heritage Listing for the National Parks Natural and Cultural values.

The World Heritage values include: 

  • the remarkable and unique natural geological and landform features formed by the huge monoliths of Uluru and Kata Tjuta set in a contrasting sand plain environment;
  • the immense size and structural integrity of Uluru which is emphasised by its sheer, steep sides rising abruptly from the surrounding plain;
  • the relative simplicity of the monolith of Uluru and its contrasts with the many domes of Kata Tjuta; and
  • the exceptional natural beauty of the view fields in which the contrasts and the scenic grandeur of the monoliths create a landscape of outstanding beauty of symbolic importance to both Anangu and European cultures.
The last point in bold recognises the importance of the summit views and therefore provides protection to access to them, via the current climbing route. 

exceptional natural beauty of the view fields
We have notified the Minister and Parks Australia of the nomination and have requested Parks Australia and the Board demonstrate and provide evidence that the Climb, Chain, Summit Monument and Plaques are not already covered by the existing World Heritage listing. 
In accordance with Parks Australia's and the Board's obligations under Section 17(2) of the lease agreement we have also requested the Minister support the nomination. 
Section 17(2) reads: "The Leasee covenants that the flora, fauna, cultural heritage and natural environment of the park shall be preserved, managed and maintained according to the best comparable management practices established for National Parks anywhere in the world or where no comparable practices exist, to the highest standards practicable."
World's most photographed summit monument erected Dec. 1970
5 memorial plaques
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