Despite historic and recent impacts, large stretches of land remain virtually untouched, providing vast wilderness areas. Historic sites such as the mining "ghost" towns of Pomona and Bogenfels, seal and bird colonies along the coast and attractive mountain landscapes offer many superb opportunities for future tourism. Why conserve this global asset? Many known and as-yet-undiscovered riches of plant and animal diversity provide essential services to maintain healthy ecosystems for the well-being and sustainable development of humankind.