How the mining activities in Kakadu National park impact on its biophysical and cultural environment.

The mining activities play important roles in the Kakadu national park bringing jobs and money to the region. Since the mines establishment in 1980 and 1998 there has been much debate over weather they should be there. People have argued over the impacts it would have on the environment and on the people who live there most of who are Aboriginal. So, how have the mining activities in Kakadu National Park impacted on the biophysical and cultural …

…cars. This could lead to a major weed problem is the national park that could threaten many of the native species. As you can see, the mine has led to many problems that impact on the biophysical and cultural environment. There is the risk of contaminating residents of the park human, animal and plant and the clearing destroying the habitats of the animals and the weeds. By all this you can see the mines impact.