World Heritage Areas In Australia Face 'Unprecedented' Burn Damage

The video discusses the extensive damage caused by bushfires to Australia's Blue Mountains and Gondwana Rainforest World Heritage areas, with 80% and 53% burned, respectively. The unprecedented scale of the fires raises concerns about the impact on wildlife and temperate eucalypt forests. Fire crews have been actively working in NSW and Queensland to protect these habitats, including a mission to save the rare walimai Pines. The full extent of the damage remains unknown until more areas are accessible for research.

What percentage of the Blue Mountains has been affected by the bushfires?

• 90%

• 50%

• 80%

• 60%

Which organization provided the analysis of the bushfire damage?

• The New York Times

• Guardian Australia

• BBC News

• CNN

What is a major concern for forest officials regarding the bushfires?

• Impact on tourism

• Impact on wildlife and eucalypt forests

• Impact on local businesses

• Impact on air quality

What unique tree species did the NSW fire crews work to protect?

• Eucalyptus

• Wollemi Pines

• Redwoods

• Baobabs

What is the estimated age of the Wollemi Pines according to fossil records?

• 100 million years

• 50 million years

• 200 million years

• 150 million years