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 The ‘Emerald Fringe which has
remained unchanged in its extent and
dimensions since its gazetting in 1885
continues to demonstrate the intention
of the original surveyor to provide a
buffer between the high tide mark and
housing lot boundaries.

 The landscape of the Emerald Fringe
demonstrates an uncommon and
endangered coastal environment that
encompasses diverse ecosystems
including littoral forest, tidal mangrove
edges, beach foreshores and is
contiguous with the RAMSAR wetland,

which are all generally in their natural
state.

 The Emerald Fringe has the potential to
CRITERION C inform comparative analysis of
the place has
potential to yield esplanade reserves and their functions
information that in Queensland.
will contribute to
an  The place has the potential to yield
understanding information that will contribute to an
of Queensland’s
history understanding of Queensland’s history,
offering a rich source for interpretation