Why did the gondwana rainforests become on Australian world heritage list?

The Gondwana Rainforests of Australia were inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1986 for their outstanding universal value. The Gondwana Rainforests are the most extensive area of subtropical rainforest in the world and are home to a diverse range of plant and animal life. Many of these species are found nowhere else on Earth.

The Gondwana Rainforests are also a cultural landscape. For thousands of years, Aboriginal people have lived in the rainforests and have a strong connection to the land. The rainforests provided them with food, shelter, and medicine. The Aboriginal people also have a deep spiritual connection to the rainforests.

The Gondwana Rainforests are a valuable asset to Australia and the world. They provide a home for a diverse range of plants and animals, are a cultural landscape, and are a valuable resource for research and education.

The specific criteria under which the Gondwana Rainforests were inscribed on the World Heritage List are:

* Criterion (vii)- The Gondwana Rainforests contain superlative natural phenomena or exceptional natural beauty and aesthetic importance. The rainforests are home to a wide variety of plant and animal life, and the landscape is stunningly beautiful.

* Criterion (viii)- The Gondwana Rainforests provide outstanding examples of major stages of Earth's history. The rainforests are the remnants of the ancient supercontinent of Gondwana, which split apart millions of years ago.

* Criterion (ix)- The Gondwana Rainforests are an outstanding example of ongoing ecological and biological processes. The rainforests are home to a rich diversity of plant and animal species, and the ecosystem is in a constant state of flux.

* Criterion (x)- The Gondwana Rainforests contain the most important and significant natural habitats for in-situ conservation of biological diversity. The rainforests are home to a number of endangered species, and are a valuable resource for research and education.