Guano 'Mining'

Connected Sites: 4

Connected Sites

  • Carlsbad Caverns
    Carlsbad Caverns
    United States of America
    Inscribed: 1995
    3.47
    153
    11
    "Mining For Guano And Tourism Have Had Some Effects On The Integrity Of Some Of The 81 Caves Found In Ccnp. During The Period 1903-1923 An Estimated 100,000 Tons Of Bat Guano Was Removed By Hand Tools From The Entrance Areas Of The Accessible Caves" (Ab Eval)
  • Papahanaumokuakea
    Papahanaumokuakea
    United States of America
    Inscribed: 2010
    3.11
    8
    1
    "In 1890, Laysan Was Leased By The Hawaiian Kingdom To The North Pacific Phosphate And Fertilizer Company For A Period Of 20 Years. Guano Mining And Digging Occurred On Laysan From 1892 To 1904. This Period Saw The Construction Of Several Buildings, Including A Lighthouse And A Small Railroad, Which Supported This Trade; Between 100 And 125 Tons Of Guano Could Be Shipped From Laysan Per Day" Nomin File.
    See Www.Papahanaumokuakea.Gov
  • Niah Caves
    Niah Caves
    Malaysia
    Inscribed: 2024
    2.71
    23
    5
    "Local Communities Continue To Observe A Centuries-Long Tradition Of Molong, “Take Only What You Need”, When Harvesting Guano And Highly Valuable Edible Bird’S Nests From The Caves Complex." (Ab Ev)
  • Grand Canyon
    Grand Canyon
    United States of America
    Inscribed: 1979
    4.40
    527
    21
    Bat Cave Mine Was The Site Of Significant Investment To Extract Guano Commercially In The 1950s - But Small Volumes And Low Price Made The Project Unsuccessful. The Mine Is On The North Side Of The Colorado River And Became A Part Of The National Park In 1974 (Pre-Inscription). An Aerial Ropeway Was Built To Take The Guano To The South Rim Within The Hualapai Indian Reservation At "Guano Point" (Outside The Np).
    See Www.Grandcanyonwest.Com