Media Releases
Southern right whales splash, Released: 2008-08-27The record numbers of Southern right whales currently gathering at the Head of Bight were last week joined by a pair of humpback whales.
Frogs, orchids & rock wallabies in the Clare, Released: 2008-08-2008To celebrate International Year of the Frog and to mark National Threatened Species Day on Sunday 7th September, the community are invited to attend a free presentation in the Clare Valley.
The adventures of seagull girl, Released: 2008-08-20Port Lincoln-based marine scientist Shelley Harrison has gone to extraordinary lengths to find out all there is to know about the local seagulls.
Marine data collected online, Released: 2008-08-20A new online data collection tool, which is being developed to help people provide local information during the creation of South Australia s 19 multiple-use marine parks, will be presented to a national audience in Darwin this week.
DEH congratulates Friends of Parks award winners, Released: 2008-08-19The Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) would like to congratulate the Friends of Naracoorte Caves who were named ‘Friends Group of the Year’ over the weekend.
Edithburgh celebrates return of maritime history, Released: 2008-08-18The Edithburgh Museum celebrated a significant milestone in its maritime history when a bell from the wreck of the Sir Wilfred Lawson was handed over by the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) after extensive conservation work.
Volunteers invited to get involved in Seacliff Gully planting, Released: 2008-08-14Local volunteers are invited to help restore biodiversity and provide amenity value to Gully Reserve by planting at least 600 local indigenous understorey plants.
Marine parks information on Eyre Peninsula, Released: 2008-08-04People who are interested in South Australia’s marine parks are invited to learn about the marine parks process at the marine parks information tent during the Eyre Peninsula Field Days next week.
DEH congratulates NAIDOC Young Apprentice of the Year, Released: 2008-07-30In recognition of World Ranger Day on 31 July 2008, the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) would like to congratulate Apprentice Ranger Aaron Smith, who was recently named NAIDOC’s South Australian Young Apprentice of the Year.
Prescribed burn in Danggali Conservation Park, Released: 2008-07-30Subject to suitable weather conditions, the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) will begin a prescribed burn today in Danggali Conservation Park. The park is located in the northern half of the Murray Basin adjacent to the New South Wales border.
Murray Mallee district welcomes senior ranger, Released: 2008-07-25The Department for Environment and Heritage's Murray Mallee district is pleased to welcome its new senior ranger, Mr John Gitsham.
New management plan announced for Shepherds Hill Recreation Park, Released: 2008-07-21The Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) has announced an updated management plan designed to keep Shepherds Hill Recreation Park at the forefront of nature conservation in South Australia.
Volunteers urged to get involved in Aldinga Hart Road wetland project, Released: 2008-07-18Local volunteers are invited to get involved in the Hart Road wetland project by helping to plant 600 local indigenous plants on Saturday 26 July.
Volunteers invited to get involved in National Tree Day, Released: 2008-07-18Local volunteers are invited to get involved in National Tree Day by helping to plant approximately 2,000 local indigenous seedlings at Patawalonga Creek on Sunday 27 July.
Marine parks information at boat show, Released: 2008-07-16A special marine parks information booth will be at this year’s Adelaide Boat Show to highlight the latest news to over 20,000 boating enthusiasts.
Volunteers needed to help restore Little Para River Estuary, Released: 2008-07-11Local volunteers are invited to help revegetate and stabilise levee banks by planting saltbush species within the Little Para River Estuary on Saturday 19 July.
DEH bushfire manager helps fight fires in remote northern California, Released: 2008-07-11A group of 44 firefighters from Australia and New Zealand, including Ian Tanner from the SA Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH), will travel to the US this weekend to help extinguish wildfires blazing in Californian forests.
Adelaide’s southern metro beaches prepared for winter storms, Released: 2008-07-11Contractors engaged by the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) have finished moving 70,000 cubic metres of sand, the equivalent of about 3,500 semi-truck loads, from the area south of the Glenelg breakwater to the beach at Brighton, Seacliff and Kingston Park.
Bandicoots rediscovered north of the River Torrens, Released: 2008-07-11For the first time in over 40 years, evidence has been found to show that Southern Brown Bandicoots live north of the River Torrens, in the South Para area, more than 20 kilometres away from the nearest known population.
Beach closed for safety at Coorong, Released: 2008-07-10Vehicle access along the Ocean Beach in the Coorong National Park, from approximately three kilometres north of 42 Mile Crossing to the Murray Mouth, will be closed from tomorrow, Friday 11 July.
Robot brings results from the depths, Released: 2008-06-30An underwater robot retrieved more than a quarter of a million images totalling 1.25 terabytes of data from the ocean floor off Eyre Peninsula during last week’s scientific expedition led by the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH).
Marine parks information in Dublin, Released: 2008-06-30Upper Gulf St Vincent residents will have the chance to find out the latest marine parks information as the marine parks information stand comes to the Dublin Institute next Sunday, July 13.
250,000 local native seedlings to be planted across Adelaide this winter, Released: 2008-06-30About 250,000 local native seedlings will be planted at 55 project sites across Adelaide this winter to combat climate change and conserve local wildlife.
One of the world’s rarest birds found in the South East, Released: 2008-06-27An Orange-bellied Parrot was found recently near Piccaninnie Ponds Conservation Park in the state’s South East, during a Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) survey of the critically endangered species.
Marine parks information at markets, Released: 2008-06-25Encounter Bay residents will have the chance to find out the latest marine parks information when the marine parks information tent visits the Goolwa Wharf Markets next Sunday, July 6.
Koalas moved from KI to South East are fine, Released: 2008-06-25Each year since 1997, the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) has moved sterilised koalas from Kangaroo Island to their historic range in the South East.
Marine parks information on Eyre Peninsula, Released: 2008-06-24People who are interested in South Australia’s marine parks are invited to learn about the marine parks process at information sessions in Wudinna and Cummins next week.
State aerial kangaroo survey begins, Released: 2008-06-24The Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) begins its annual aerial kangaroo survey of South Australia this week.
School students help conserve critically endangered Spiny Daisy, Released: 2008-06-20Critically endangered Spiny Daisy populations will be given a boost on Thursday 26 June 2008 with the assistance of Year Seven students from Laura Primary School in the state’s Mid North.
Marine parks information at Coffin Bay, Released: 2008-06-13Those interested in South Australia’s marine parks are invited to learn about the marine parks process at an information session in Coffin Bay next week.
Feral animal control program continues on Kangaroo Island, Released: 2008-06-10A feral animal control program is being conducted on the west end of Kangaroo Island from 15 to 27 June 2008.
Students help plant sustainable garden at North Haven Station, Released: 2008-06-10On Thursday 12 June 2008, students and teachers from North Haven Primary School will help plant a sustainable garden on TransAdelaide land next to North Haven Station.
Prescribed burn protects rare cocky habitat near Lucindale, Released: 2008-06-06A prescribed burn conducted last Friday, 30 May 2008, in private stringybark woodland near Lucindale in the South East will help protect rare feeding habitat for the nationally endangered South Eastern Red-tailed Black-cockatoo.
Find out what's growing in the Mall on World Environment Day, Released: 2008-06-04Tomorrow (Thursday June 5) is World Environment Day and the Department for Environment and Heritage is celebrating with an interactive laboratory and native plant display in Rundle Mall.
Controlled fuel reduction burn in Kulliparu Conservation Park, Released: 2008-06-04Subject to suitable weather conditions, the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) will conduct a controlled fuel reduction burn today, Wednesday 4 June, in Kulliparu Conservation Park about 35 kilometres east of Venus Bay on the Eyre Peninsula.
Controlled fuel reduction burn in Black Hill Conservation Park, Released: 2008-06-03The Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) plans to conduct a controlled fuel reduction burn today, 3 June 2008, in Black Hill Conservation Park near Montacute in the Adelaide Hills.
Controlled fuel reduction burn in Warren Conservation Park, Released: 2008-06-02The Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) plans to conduct a controlled fuel reduction burn today, 2 June 2008, in Warren Conservation Park near Kersbrook in the Adelaide Hills.
Riverland students experience World Environment Day first hand, Released: 2008-06-02The Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) is organising a special event for primary school children on World Environment Day, Thursday 5 June 2008.
Controlled burn in Western River Wilderness Protection Area on KI, Released: 2008-05-30Subject to suitable weather conditions, the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) will manage a controlled fuel reduction burn on Sunday 1 June 2008 in Western River Wilderness Protection Area on Kangaroo Island.
Marine threats under the microscope, Released: 2008-05-30Threats to the marine environment will be under the microscope next week when more than 200 students from primary schools all over Adelaide learn about protecting the ocean.
Marine parks information on Cuttlefish Coast, Released: 2008-05-30Those interested in South Australia’s marine parks are invited to learn about the marine parks process at an information session in Whyalla next week.
DEH invites public comment on draft policy for recreational vehicles in parks, Released: 2008-05-28The Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) is encouraging members of the public to comment on its Draft Motor Vehicle Access (Tracks) Policy, which was released today.
DEH invites public comment on draft policy for recreational vehicles in parks, Released: 2008-05-28The Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) is encouraging members of the public to comment on its Draft Motor Vehicle Access (Tracks) Policy, which was released today.
Marine parks information at Festival, Released: 2008-05-26Encounter Bay residents will have the chance to find out the latest marine parks information when the marine parks information tent visits the Whaletime Playtime Festival in Victor Harbor on Sunday.
Marine parks roadshow a hit, Released: 2008-05-26The Department for Environment and Heritage’s (DEH) Upper Spencer Gulf marine parks roadshow recently visited Port Pirie, Port Germein and Port Augusta.
Stranded whale rescued on KI, Released: 2008-05-26On Tuesday 20 May, a whale stranded near the wharf at American River on Kangaroo Island was rescued by staff from the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) and PIRSA Fisheries.
Drought-resistant landscape design on show in the Riverland, Released: 2008-05-23An innovative new landscaping project, designed to survive with minimal water, will be opened by the Hon. Karlene Maywald MP in South Australia’s Riverland on Thursday 29 May 2008 at 10.30 am.
Year of the Frog celebration on World Environment Day, Released: 2008-05-23To celebrate the International Year of the Frog and World Environment Day, 5 June 2008, South East residents are invited to attend one of two special community presentations on the frogs of the Limestone Coast.
Closure of Chowilla Game Reserve, Released: 2008-05-22The Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) will close Chowilla Game Reserve north of Renmark to public access from midday on Friday 23 May until midday on Monday 26 May 2008.
Terri Irwin in Adelaide to stir the possum, Released: 2008-05-19For one night only, on the eve of World Environment Day, the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) is pleased to present Australia Zoo’s Terri Irwin as keynote speaker at its next Stirring the Possum community forum; An Endangered World - What’s happening to life as we know it?
1.5 tonnes of rope removed from beach in Innes National Park, Released: 2008-05-13A large bundle of nylon rope weighing about 1.5 tonnes has been removed from Gym Beach in Innes National Park, through the combined efforts of the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH), the RAAF and the local community.
Controlled fuel reduction burn in Horsnell Gully Conservation Park, Released: 2008-05-13The Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) plans to conduct a controlled fuel reduction burn tomorrow, 14 May 2008, in Horsnell Gully Conservation Park in the Adelaide Hills.
DEH professionalism leads to rescue, Released: 2008-05-12The rescue last week of a hiker lost in thick scrub in Deep Creek Conservation Park has demonstrated the commitment and dedication of the Department for Environment and Heritage personnel.
Controlled fuel reduction burn in Mount Remarkable National Park, Released: 2008-05-12Subject to suitable weather conditions, the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) will manage a controlled fuel reduction burn tomorrow, 13 May 2008, along the Battery Track in Mount Remarkable National Park.
Controlled fuel reduction burn in Padthaway Conservation Park, Released: 2008-05-12Subject to suitable weather conditions, the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) will manage a controlled fuel reduction burn tomorrow, 13 May 2008 in Padthaway Conservation Park, which is situated near the Riddoch Highway (A66) between Keith and Naracoorte in the state’s South East.
Controlled fuel reduction burn in Cleland Conservation Park, Released: 2008-05-12The Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) plans to conduct a controlled fuel reduction burn tomorrow, 13 May 2008, in Cleland Conservation Park in the Adelaide Hills.
Controlled fuel reduction burn in Para Wirra Recreation Park, Released: 2008-05-11The Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) plans to conduct a controlled fuel reduction burn tomorrow, 12 May 2008, in Para Wirra Recreation Park, 40 kilometres north-east of Adelaide.
Injured walker rescued in Deep Creek Conservation Park, Released: 2008-05-09Staff from the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) rescued a man in Deep Creek Conservation Park this afternoon.
Scientists explore the sea floor, Released: 2008-05-09An intensive research project off the Fleurieu Peninsula being conducted by the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) will generate valuable scientific data that will help manage the local marine environment.
Marine parks community meetings sought, Released: 2008-05-09Community groups on the Fleurieu Peninsula and Kangaroo Island are encouraged to get involved in the process of developing marine parks by inviting a representative from the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) to speak at their next meeting.
Feral goats removed from Onkaparinga River National Park, Released: 2008-05-09A program to remove feral goats from Onkaparinga River National Park has been completed successfully.
Reports of Henry’s death mistaken, Released: 2008-05-07Community fears today of the death of Henry the sea lion are unfounded, says Dr Deb Kelly from the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH).
Marine parks information on the road, Released: 2008-05-06Upper Spencer Gulf residents will have the chance to find out the latest marine parks information when the marine parks road show rolls into their area next week.
Marine parks information on the road, Released: 2008-05-06Kangaroo Island residents will have the chance to find out the latest marine parks information when the marine parks road show rolls into the island next week.
New fire plan to protect threatened birds in Bookmark Mallee region, Released: 2008-05-06A draft fire management plan for the Bookmark Mallee region, released on 2 May 2008 for public comment, has been developed to help protect threatened birds that rely on the area for habitat.
Great Australian Bight Marine Park zones closed to protect whales, Released: 2008-04-28The Conservation Zone and Marine Mammal Protection Zone of the Great Australian Bight Marine Park will be closed from the start of May until the end of October to protect marine life including the southern right whale.
SA’s “bat man” comes to town, Released: 2008-04-28South East residents have a great opportunity to learn about the bats of the Limestone Coast at a special community presentation to be held in Mount Gambier on Wednesday 7 May.
DEH and community try to rescue rare Pygmy Killer Whale, Released: 2008-04-23Yesterday, a ranger from the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) helped local residents rescue a small whale, which was close to drowning on a beach near Ceduna.
Controlled fuel reduction burn in Bascombe Well Conservation Park, Released: 2008-04-23Subject to suitable weather conditions, the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) will manage a controlled fuel reduction burn tomorrow, Thursday 24 April 2008, in Bascombe Well Conservation Park near Lock on the Eyre Peninsula.
Controlled fuel reduction burn in Mount Remarkable National Park, Released: 2008-04-22Subject to suitable weather conditions, the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) will manage a controlled fuel reduction burn on 23 April 2008 along the Battery Track in Mount Remarkable National Park.
River Murray shipwrecks at risk, Released: 2008-04-22In the early days of Australia’s history, the River Murray was the main “highway” for the young colony’s interior trade and played a crucial part in South Australia’s development.
Controlled fuel reduction burn near Port Lincoln, Released: 2008-04-19Subject to suitable weather conditions, the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) will manage a controlled fuel reduction burn south-west of Port Lincoln on Sunday 20 April and Monday 21 April 2008.
Mid North Pygmy Bluetongue Lizards in Attenborough documentary, Released: 2008-04-18Endangered Pygmy Bluetongue Lizards from the Mid North of South Australia feature in Sir David Attenborough’s latest nature documentary series, Life in Cold Blood, which explores the evolution and habits of amphibians and reptiles around the world.
Partnerships creating marine parks, Released: 2008-04-17This year alone, more than 2,000 people have attended marine parks information sessions across South Australia, demonstrating that the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) is partnering the community in the creation of 19 marine parks along the State’s coastline.
Smoke from controlled burns likely to be visible from Adelaide, Released: 2008-04-16Smoke from controlled fuel reduction burns being conducted by the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) tomorrow and Friday is likely to be visible from Adelaide.
Onkaparinga River National Park closed for pest animal control, Released: 2008-04-16A pest animal control program will be undertaken in Onkaparinga River National Park on Tuesday 29 April by the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH).
Controlled fuel reduction burn in Bascombe Well Conservation Park, Released: 2008-04-16Subject to suitable weather conditions, the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) will complete a controlled fuel reduction burn tomorrow, Thursday 17 April, in Bascombe Well Conservation Park near Lock on the Eyre Peninsula.
Controlled burn to help protect threatened Malleefowl in South East, Released: 2008-04-16Subject to suitable weather conditions, the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) will conduct a controlled burn today, Wednesday 16 April 2008, in Mount Scott Conservation Park, near Kingston in the South East.
Marine parks information at Cowell, Released: 2008-04-15Interest in South Australia’s planned marine parks has prompted the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) to return to Cowell, to further discuss the marine parks process with the local community.
Ecologists to keep a close eye on Fat-leaved Wattle colony near Finniss, Released: 2008-04-14Ecologists will be keeping a close eye on a Fat-leaved Wattle colony near Finniss after an ecological controlled burn went off last week without a hitch.
Public comment sought on draft fire management plan for Billiatt District, Released: 2008-04-14The public is being asked to comment on a draft fire management plan for the Billiatt District, an area of more than 100,000 hectares in the Murraylands near the border between South Australia and Victoria.
Controlled burn to help protect threatened Malleefowl in South East, Released: 2008-04-11Subject to suitable weather conditions, the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) will conduct a controlled burn on Monday 14 April and Tuesday 15 April 2008 in Mount Scott Conservation Park, near Kingston in the South East.
Public comment sought on plan for Ngaut Ngaut Conservation Park, Released: 2008-04-10The public is being asked to comment on a draft management plan for Ngaut Ngaut Conservation Park, which is located on the east bank of the River Murray about 15 kilometres south of Swan Reach.
Volunteers help save tortoises infested with worms in Lower Lakes, Released: 2008-04-09The Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) is working with local volunteers, the Native Animal Network, KESAB, and scientists from PIRSA and the South Australian Museum to save tortoises infested with tube worms in the Lower Lakes and move them to a safer home.
Controlled burn today near Finniss to save Fat-leaf Wattle, Released: 2008-04-08The Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) and the SA Country Fire Service (CFS) will conduct an ecological controlled burn today near Finniss.
Controlled fuel reduction burn in Deep Creek Conservation Park, Released: 2008-04-07The Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) plans to conduct a controlled fuel reduction burn today in Deep Creek Conservation Park.
Controlled fuel reduction burn in Bascombe Well Conservation Park, Released: 2008-04-07Subject to suitable weather conditions, the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) will manage a controlled fuel reduction burn on Sunday 6 April 2008 in Bascombe Well Conservation Park near Lock on the Eyre Peninsula.
Naracoorte Caves host Shakespeare underground, Released: 2008-04-04On Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 April 2008, the Naracoorte Caves will host a performance of Shakespeare’s Macbeth by OZACT, one of Australia’s leading outdoor Shakespeare companies.
Lessening the impact of sand carting on Adelaide’s coastline, Released: 2008-04-04Winter is approaching, so the need to rebuild protective beaches means we can expect to see some trucks on Adelaide’s metropolitan coastline as the annual beach replenishment program commences this month.
Climate change training day for teachers at Naracoorte Caves, Released: 2008-04-03A climate change training day for teachers called 'Now is the Climate for Change' will be held on Saturday 5 April 2008 at the Naracoorte Caves.
New strategy to help conserve threatened species in SA arid lands, Released: 2008-04-01The Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) today released a draft South Australian Arid Lands Biodiversity Strategy for public comment.
Controlled fuel reduction burn near Port Lincoln, Released: 2008-03-31Subject to suitable weather conditions, the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) will manage a controlled fuel reduction burn south-west of Port Lincoln tomorrow, Tuesday 1 April 2008.
DEH plans 34 prescribed burns to help manage SA bushfire risk, Released: 2008-03-31Weather conditions permitting, in the next few months the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) plans to stage 34 controlled burns in parks and reserves it manages across SA, covering more than 7600 hectares in its Autumn prescribed burns program.
Marine parks information at Arno Bay, Released: 2008-03-31Interest in South Australia’s planned marine parks has prompted Arno Bay residents to invite Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) staff to discuss the process with the community.
Open Day at Flinders Chase National Park on Sunday 6 April, Released: 2008-03-31The Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) is inviting Kangaroo Island residents to attend an open day at Flinders Chase National Park this Sunday, 6 April 2008.
Controlled fuel reduction burn near Port Lincoln, Released: 2008-03-31Subject to suitable weather conditions, the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) will manage a controlled fuel reduction burn south-west of Port Lincoln tomorrow, Tuesday 1 April 2008.
Scientists explore the sea floor, Released: 2008-03-31An intensive research project off the Eyre Peninsula being conducted by the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) will generate valuable scientific data that will help manage the local marine environment.
DEH launches Autumn burn program, Released: 2008-03-28The Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) will launch its program of prescribed burns on Monday 31 March in Belair National Park.
Bushfire research to be conducted in Hambidge Wilderness Area, Released: 2008-03-20The Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) is preparing to conduct a prescribed burn in the Hambidge Wilderness Protection Area on the Eyre Peninsula.
Public comment sought on draft fire plan for southern EP parks, Released: 2008-03-20The Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) is encouraging the community to comment on a draft fire management plan for the reserves of the southern Eyre Peninsula, to be released tomorrow.
Draft recovery plan provides hope for threatened Eyre Peninsula plants, Released: 2008-03-20One of the most diverse multi-species regional recovery plans to have been written in Australia has been released for public consultation by the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH).
Naracoorte Caves host Palaeontology Week in South East, Released: 2008-03-19The Naracoorte Caves will host Palaeontology Week in the South East from Saturday 22 to Sunday 30 March 2008. Manager of the Naracoorte and Tantanoola Caves Steve Bourne said it was the fifth year the Department for Environment and Heritage had hosted the event.
Could Adelaide burn?, Released: 2008-03-19A panel of experts will gather in Adelaide on Wednesday April 2 to spark the fire discussion of the year – and the doors are open to the public.
Critically endangered Eyre Peninsula birds breed at Gorge Wildlife Park, Released: 2008-03-17There is new hope for the critically endangered Eyre Peninsula Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoo (EPYTBC) population after a captive hen hatched a healthy chick in February at the Gorge Wildlife Park in the Adelaide Hills.
Marine Parks information at Whyalla, Released: 2008-03-13Locals and visitors to Whyalla on the Easter long weekend are invited to learn about the marine parks process at the Fishy Fringe Festival and at the 2008 Australian Snapper Competition.
Reconnect, relax and rediscover – visit a national park this Easter, Released: 2008-03-13The Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) is encouraging the community to visit South Australia's national parks this Easter.
Fleurieu and Mt Lofty parks and reserves closed due to fire risk, Released: 2008-03-13In view of the extreme fire risk and in the interest public safety, the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) is taking the exceptional measure of closing National Parks and Reserves of the Mt Lofty Ranges and Fleurieu Peninsula for 24 hours from Midnight Thursday the 13th March to Midnight Friday the 14th March 2008.
Flood repair works to restore creek in Black Hill Conservation Park, Released: 2008-03-07Repair works are underway in Black Hill Conservation Park to restore Fifth Creek, which was damaged by severe flooding in November 2005.
Scientists explore the sea floor, Released: 2008-03-07An intensive research project off the Far West Coast being conducted by the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH), in partnership with the Eyre Peninsula Natural Resources Management Board, will generate valuable scientific data that will be used to help manage the local marine environment.
Vehicles threaten Long Beach, Released: 2008-03-07The Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) is concerned about environmental threats and risks to public safety on Long Beach near Coffin Bay, as a result of dangerous driving by people on motor bikes and in vehicles.
Bush burns for fire management research, Released: 2008-03-07More than 100 bushfire researchers and fire agency personnel from around Australia converged on Ngarkat Conservation Park this week for a series of controlled burns, contributing to research projects designed to improve fire management in South Australia and nationally.
Comment sought on draft plan for mainland parks of Yorke Peninsula, Released: 2008-03-06The Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) is inviting the public to comment on a draft management plan for the mainland parks of the Yorke Peninsula.
Marine Parks at Lucindale Field Day, Released: 2008-03-06Locals and visitors are invited to the State Government information tent at the 2008 Lucindale Field Day to learn about marine parks.
Outback parks closed for latest round of Bounceback program, Released: 2008-03-04Starting tomorrow, several outback parks will be closed to the public for short periods during the latest round of the Department for Environment and Heritage’s Bounceback program.
Henry travels to the Pages Islands, Released: 2008-03-03The Department for Environment and Heritage is using Seaweek (March 2-8)to remind the community that popular sea lion Henry’s movements can now be tracked on the internet.
Bushfire research in SA’s mallee bush, Released: 2008-03-03The mallee and heath landscape of Ngarkat Conservation Park in south-eastern South Australia will be deliberately set alight next week in one of the largest and most comprehensive fire research exercises undertaken in Australia.
Protection for iconic species, Released: 2008-02-29During Seaweek (March 2-8), the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) is emphasising the need to protect threatened marine species.
Extraordinary lives off South Australia’s coast, Released: 2008-02-29The South Australian marine environment is home to many unique and amazing species and the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) telling the community all about them during Seaweek (March 2-8).
Marine Parks information on the road, Released: 2008-02-29Yorke Peninsula and Port Wakefield residents will have a chance to find out the latest marine parks information when the marine parks tent travels around the peninsula in March and April.
Take care of native habitat on Clean up Australia Day, Released: 2008-02-28The Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) is asking the community to take care of native habitat during clean-up activities this Sunday 2 March – Clean up Australia Day.
DEH works with community to ensure Brighton ready for surf life saving carnival, Released: 2008-02-28The Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) has shifted about 5,000 cubic metres of sand along the Adelaide coast to improve beach conditions for an upcoming junior surf life saving carnival to be held at Brighton on 8–9 March.
Money or the environment - What’s more important to our youth?, Released: 2008-02-27To gain an insight into what our youth think about this pressing issue, the media is invited to attend an environmental debate at Cleland Wildlife Park as part of the park’s 40th anniversary celebrations. The event is open exclusively to teachers, students and families of the participating local Adelaide Hills schools: Cornerstone College and Birdwood High.
Scientists explore the sea floor, Released: 2008-02-26An intensive research project off Yorke Peninsula being conducted by the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH), in partnership with the Northern and Yorke Natural Resources Management Board, will generate valuable scientific data that will be used to help manage the local marine environment.
Marine life on display at Civic Centre, Released: 2008-02-26During Seaweek, which runs from Sunday 2 March to Saturday 8 March, Port Lincoln residents are invited to head down to the Port Lincoln Civic Centre and check out some of the wonders of the marine environment.
Kirton Point students learn about marine care, Released: 2008-02-26During Seaweek, 2 to 8 March, Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) staff will teach students from Kirton Point Primary School in Port Lincoln about protecting South Australia’s coastal and marine environments.
Encounter Marine Park update, Released: 2008-02-22Recent newspaper articles regarding the Encounter Marine Park process have prompted the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) to issue an update, particularly to clarify the role of the Encounter Marine Park Consultative Committee and the timetable for finalising the marine park zoning arrangements.
Coorong National Park office moves to Noonameena, Released: 2008-02-20The Department for Environment and Heritage Coorong and Lakes District Office has moved to Noonameena within the Coorong National Park only ten minutes from Meningie along the Narrung Road.
Southern Bent-winged Bat conservation status upgraded, Released: 2008-02-19The conservation status of the Southern Bent-winged Bat has recently been upgraded to critically endangered under the Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Act 1999, reinforcing the importance of conservation efforts by the South Australian Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH).
DEH helps locals manage birds, Released: 2008-02-19“The seasonal impact of flocking birds such as cockatoos is a real issue in some communities,” a senior ecologist with the Department for Environment and Heritage, Dr Glenn Shimmin, said today.
Ewens Ponds algae no risk to public, Released: 2008-02-18Testing of water samples from Ewens Ponds has shown that the water poses no significant health risk to people diving or snorkelling in the ponds.
Budding palaeontologists converge on Naracoorte Caves, Released: 2008-02-18Budding palaeontologists have converged on the World Heritage–listed Naracoorte Caves National Park to participate in a course on vertebrate palaeontology run by Flinders University’s School of Biology.
Local marine parks team grows, Released: 2008-02-15The South Australian Government is creating 19 marine parks in state waters by 2010. The Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) has strengthened its commitment to involve the community in marine parks planning by appointing two new community engagement staff members to work on the Yorke and Fleurieu Peninsulas and in the South East.
Injured wedge-tailed eagle released back into the wild, Released: 2008-02-14Officers from the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) yesterday released an injured wedge-tailed eagle back into the wild at Wistow, near Mount Barker in the Adelaide Hills.
Marine tour operators’ input wanted on draft marine mammal regulations, Released: 2008-02-14Marine tour operators and other stakeholders are invited to have their say about the new draft National Parks and Wildlife (Protected Animals – Marine Mammals) Regulations 2007.
KI Koalas fly to fresh South East habitat, Released: 2008-02-08This week, the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) moved to the mainland 40 Koalas whose habitat was burnt in the recent Kangaroo Island fires.
Nominations close for Marine Parks Council, Released: 2008-02-06The Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) has received more than 30 expressions of interest for the Marine Parks Council of South Australia after calling for applications late last year.
Bright future for KI’s wildlife and plants, Released: 2008-02-06A program to assist the recovery of Kangaroo Island’s native plants and wildlife following the Kangaroo Island fires in December was begun by the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) today.
DEH concerned about death of White-bellied Sea Eagle, Released: 2008-02-05The Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) is calling for information about the death of a White-bellied Sea Eagle at Cape Bauer near Streaky Bay in November last year.
Native vegetation – what's fuel for the fire is home for the Bandicoot, Released: 2008-02-01Although the bushfire season is well advanced, it’s not too late to protect homes and families from the threat posed by bushfires.
DEH helps South East community manage Long-billed Corellas, Released: 2008-02-01The Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) yesterday held a workshop at Naracoorte for council officers in the South East, to provide advice on dealing with the large flocks of Long-billed Corellas that cause damage to farms and sports fields in the region.
Care for Koalas, our new urban friends, Released: 2008-01-25The Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) is encouraging people who encounter Koalas near their homes to understand that they are wild animals and need to be handled by professionals.
Community feedback supports Semaphore Park’s trial breakwater, Released: 2008-01-25Recent public consultation reveals that the majority of the community supports the performance of a trial breakwater at Semaphore Park.
Don’t feed wildlife – it may be dangerous, and they don’t need it!, Released: 2008-01-24Last night, Henry, Adelaide’s much-loved 200kg sea-lion whose home away from home is on and around West Beach, almost died on the beach.
Action to conserve SA’s freshwater fish, Released: 2008-01-23Native Fish Australia (SA) and the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) have worked with other community groups to release a five-year action plan to conserve threatened species of freshwater fish in South Australia.
Sand management means smooth sailing at Glenelg, Released: 2008-01-23Contractors engaged by the Department for Environment and Heritage have recently moved 25,000 cubic metres of sand from the area south of the Glenelg breakwater and carted it by road to Kingston Park.
Local marine parks team grows, Released: 2008-01-22The Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) has strengthened its commitment to involve the community in marine parks planning by appointing two new community engagement staff members to work on the Eyre Peninsula and West Coast.
Marine Parks information at Tunarama, Released: 2008-01-21Locals and visitors to the Eyre Peninsula on the Australia Day long weekend are invited to the marine parks information tent at Tunarama to learn about the marine parks process.
DEH investigates cause of Belair fire, Released: 2008-01-18The Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) has begun an investigation into the cause of yesterday’s bushfire in the Belair, Randells Park and Brown Hill Creek area.
Stories revealed at Belair National Park, Released: 2008-01-16Summer visitors to Belair National Park will discover new stories about South Australia’s oldest National Park. Judi Francis, Interpretive Planner for the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH), said more than 70 new signs have been installed to encourage visitors to get out and explore different areas of the park and improve visitor orientation.
Go wild and enter Cleland’s January photo competition, Released: 2008-01-03As Cleland Wildlife Park’s year-long 40th birthday celebrations continue, be sure to visit the park in January and fill your camera with images of family, friends and some of South Australia’s best-loved native animals.
Casablanca comes to Adelaide, Released: 2008-01-02Come along to Botanic Park tonight, Wednesday 2 January, to watch the 1943 movie great Casablanca. Nissan Moonlight Cinema will be screening this classic movie for which Humphrey Bogart is famous.
South Australia’s rare and charismatic Amazon Waterlily is here…, Released: 2007-12-31The Adelaide Botanic Garden would like to welcome the much anticipated flowers of the Amazon Waterlily (Victoria amazonica). The lily has flowered just in time to see the New Year in.
Marine Parks road show visits the South East, Released: 2007-12-31Early 2008 will see marine parks information take to the road on the Limestone Coast. Communities from Kingston to Port MacDonnell will be able to learn about marine parks and ask questions at a series of information sessions in January 2008, when Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) staff visit 11 communities along the coast.
Marine Parks community meetings sought, Released: 2007-12-31Community groups on the Limestone Coast are encouraged to get involved in the process of developing marine parks, by inviting a representative from the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) to speak at their next meeting.
Cleland takes part in Year of the Frog campaign, Released: 2007-12-28In 2008, the Year of the Frog, Cleland Wildlife Park will be participating in a worldwide campaign to promote amphibian conservation.
Casablanca comes to Adelaide, Released: 2007-12-27Come along to Botanic Park on Thursday 2 January to watch the 1943 movie great, Casablanca. Nissan Moonlight Cinema will be screening this classic movie for which Humphrey Bogart is famous.
Brown Snakes in the Suburbs, Released: 2007-12-27Brown snakes are an important part of our natural ecology – but, with the Christmas holidays upon us, they can pose a very real threat to people and our pets.
Brolgas flock to Bool Lagoon during the summer, Released: 2007-12-27A small number of Brolgas have been spotted in the state’s South East, as diminishing amounts of water in the wetlands have forced numbers down significantly from last year.
The Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) has announced that Flinders Chase National Park will be re-opened on Monday 24 December 2007., Released: 2007-12-21The Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) has announced that Flinders Chase National Park will be re-opened on Monday 24 December 2007.
Animals and plants to recover quickly from KI bushfires, Released: 2007-12-21Ecologists from the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) are confident that native animals and plants, including several threatened species, will recover quickly from the recent Kangaroo Island bushfires.
Adelaide Botanic Garden great fun in the school holidays, Released: 2007-12-21The Adelaide Botanic Garden is set to be great fun in the school holidays, with a number of special activities available for kids in January.
DEH reopens Seal Bay and Kelly Hill on KI, Released: 2007-12-20Department for Environment and Heritage staff are working with residents of Kangaroo Island and with the tourism industry to re-open key KI visitor sites as quickly as possible.
Pets are for life, not just Christmas, Released: 2007-12-20The Dog and Cat Management Board is urging gift givers this festive season to understand that pets are for life, not just for Christmas!
DEH reopens some Kangaroo Island parks, Released: 2007-12-19Department for Environment and Heritage staff are working with residents of Kangaroo Island and with the tourism industry to re-open key KI visitor sites as quickly as possible.
Alligator Gorge Road closed on weekdays in January, Released: 2007-12-19The Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) will close Alligator Gorge Road within Mount Remarkable National Park to vehicle traffic on weekdays from 6 am on Thursday 2 January 2008 until 6 pm on Thursday 31 January 2008.
Cleland a bustle of activity during school holidays, Released: 2007-12-19The school holidays at Cleland Wildlife Park are a bustle of activity, with special activities taking place in addition to the usual exciting range of talks, animal feeds, koala handling and photo sessions.
Closure of reserves in the Mid North District, Released: 2007-12-18The Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) will temporarily close three reserves in the Mid North District for five days from Monday 7 January 2008.
Marine parks councillors need broad knowledge, Released: 2007-12-17People with an interest in creating the State’s multiple-use marine parks are being called on to register expressions of interest for membership on the Marine Parks Council of South Australia.
Biological surveys in the Black Tuesday fire area, Released: 2007-12-17Scientists and volunteers have recently surveyed plants and animals on lower Eyre Peninsula to record changes in wildlife populations since the Black Tuesday bushfire.
Search for Black-Cockatoos breeding over summer, Released: 2007-12-17With only 11 Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoos confirmed on Eyre Peninsula, the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) is asking the lower Eyre Peninsula community to be on the look-out for the critically endangered birds.
New direction proposed for Althorpe Islands, Goose Island and Troubridge Island Conservation Parks, Released: 2007-12-13The Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) today released a draft management plan for Althorpe Islands Conservation Park, Goose Island Conservation Park and Troubridge Island Conservation Park.
Four DEH tourism sites on Kangaroo Island remain open, Released: 2007-12-12The Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) has confirmed that a number of parks on Kangaroo Island remain open to the public as of this morning, 12 December 2007.
National workshop on spider-orchids to be held in Adelaide, Released: 2007-12-10A national workshop on native spider-orchids is being held in Adelaide from Monday 10 December to Wednesday 12 December 2007.
Kangaroo Island parks closed over the weekend, Released: 2007-12-07The Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) has closed all national parks and reserves on Kangaroo Island today and over the weekend.
Volunteers the key to helping shorebirds, Released: 2007-12-07The Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) says volunteers are playing a key role in shorebird conservation projects around the state.
Moorook and Loch Luna Game Reserves remain closed, Released: 2007-12-07The Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) advises that the whole of the Moorook Game Reserve and the Kaiser Strip Section of the Loch Luna Game Reserve will continue to remain closed to the public until 6 pm on Friday 21 December 2007.
Children invited to meet Santa at Tantanoola Caves, Released: 2007-12-07Father Christmas will be visiting the Tantanoola Caves on Sunday 16 December, and children are invited to come along to meet him.
Community updated on marine parks progress, Released: 2007-12-07More than 800 people who have registered with the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) will this week receive the latest information about the South Australia’s marine parks program.
“Interesting” species encountered off Port Lincoln, Released: 2007-12-06Scientists conducting an intensive research project which will help inform the development of SA’s marine parks have encountered several “interesting” plants and animals that they are not yet able to identify.
Coast care in action at Lands End and Fishery Beach, Released: 2007-12-06The Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) is encouraging Fleurieu Peninsula residents and visitors to help conserve the Lands End/Fishery Beach Coastal Conservation Reserve, south of Cape Jervis, by not driving off-road vehicles in the area.
Share the beach - help protect hooded plovers, Released: 2007-12-05Coastcare Week from December 3 - 9 is a timely reminder about sharing our shores with some special beachgoers – hooded plovers, a vulnerable bird species which gathers along the southern coastline at this time of year to breed and nest.
Taperoo students learn elementary marine conservation, Released: 2007-12-05During Coastcare Week, 3 to 9 December, Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) staff will teach students from Our Lady of the Visitation School at Taperoo about protecting South Australia’s coastal and marine environments.
Mutton Cove rehabilitation to continue over the summer, Released: 2007-12-05Rehabilitation work at Mutton Cove will continue over the summer as part of a joint project undertaken by the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) and the Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges Natural Resource Management (AMLR NRM) Board.
Encounter Marine Park communications refreshed, Released: 2007-12-03The second meeting of the reappointed Encounter Marine Park Regional Consultative Committee, held in Kingscote on Tuesday 27 November, has refreshed the community engagement process.
Coastcare Week begins with information at Glenelg, Released: 2007-11-30Coastcare Week 2007 begins on Monday, and staff from the Department for Environment and Heritage’s Coastal Management Branch will be at the Glenelg foreshore early in the week to provide information about coastal management and protection.
Scientists dive deep to research marine park habitats, Released: 2007-11-29The Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) is conducting an intensive research project off Eyre Peninsula which will generate scientific data that helps underpin SA marine parks planning.
Closure of Moorook and Loch Luna Game Reserves, Released: 2007-11-28The Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) has closed the whole of the Moorook Game Reserve, and the Kaiser Strip section of the Loch Luna Game Reserve, until Monday 10 December 2007.
Seal pups do not need rescuing, Released: 2007-11-27The Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) has reminded people to not attempt to rescue seal pups that are left alone on the beach.
Comments sought on Hills Face Zone fire management plan, Released: 2007-11-22A draft fire management plan for the reserves of the Hills Face Zone in the Mount Lofty Ranges will be released for public comment on Friday 23 November 2007.
Glenelg sand replenishes Kingston Park beach, Released: 2007-11-21This week contractors engaged by the Department for Environment and Heritage began moving 20,000 cubic metres of sand from the area south of the Glenelg breakwater to the beach at Kingston Park.
Prescribed burn at Coffin Bay National Park, Released: 2007-11-13Subject to suitable weather conditions, the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) will begin a controlled fuel reduction burn today, Tuesday 13 November, in Coffin Bay National Park on the Eyre Peninsula.
Closure of Dutchman’s Stern Conservation Park, Released: 2007-11-09The Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) will close the whole of Dutchman’s Stern Conservation Park near Port Augusta to public access from 6 am on Monday 12 November 2007 until 6 pm on Friday 16 November 2007.
A week of celebrations to mark Cleland Wildlife Park’s 40th, Released: 2007-11-09After the success of winning best the Tourist Attraction category at last week’s South Australian Tourism Awards, Cleland Wildlife Park will officially celebrate its 40th birthday this Sunday, 11th November, with a Family Fun Day.
Have your say on park management in Northern and Yorke Region, Released: 2007-11-09Are you interested in the management of parks and the conservation of animals, plants and ecosystems in your local area? If so, here is a chance to have a key role in their future.
Prescribed burn near Port Lincoln, Released: 2007-11-09Subject to suitable weather conditions, the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) will be conducting a controlled fuel reduction burn south-west of Port Lincoln on Sunday 11 November 2007.
Prescribed burn in Canunda National Park, Released: 2007-11-07Subject to suitable weather conditions, the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) will be conducting a prescribed burn tomorrow, Thursday 8 November 2007, in Canunda National Park on the South East coast.
An award winning celebration as Cleland turns 40, Released: 2007-11-07South Australians are being urged to help celebrate Cleland Wildlife Park’s 40th birthday on Sunday following its naming as Most Outstanding Tourist Attraction in this year’s SA Tourism Awards.
Have your say on park management in the Adelaide Region, Released: 2007-11-06Are you interested in the management of parks and the conservation of animals, plants and ecosystems in your local area? If so, here is a chance to have a key role in their future.
Closure of Border Track in Ngarkat Conservation Park, Released: 2007-11-01The Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) has closed the one-way section of the Border Track in Ngarkat Conservation Park for the duration of the fire danger season.
Have your say about park management on Have your say about park management on KI, Released: 2007-10-31Are you interested in the management of parks and the conservation of animals, plants and ecosystems in your local area? If so, here is a chance to have a key role in their future.
Prescribed burn in Mount Lofty Botanic Gardens, Released: 2007-10-30Subject to suitable weather conditions, the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) will be conducting a fuel reduction burn today, 30 October 2007, in the Mount Lofty Botanic Gardens, 12 kilometres south-east of Adelaide.
Public welcome to discuss marine parks in South East, Released: 2007-10-26The Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) will attend a public meeting in Port MacDonnell on Monday night, 29 October, to discuss the Marine Parks Bill and Marine Parks Program.
Have your say on park management in the West Region, Released: 2007-10-26Are you interested in the management of parks and the conservation of animals, plants and ecosystems in your local area? If so, here is a chance to have a key role in their future.
Community updated on Semaphore Park trial breakwater, Released: 2007-10-26On Wednesday night, 24 October 2007, staff from the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) held a public meeting to update the community on the Semaphore Park trial breakwater.
Prescribed burn in Para Wirra Recreation Park, Released: 2007-10-24Subject to suitable weather conditions, the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) will be conducting a fuel reduction burn on Thursday 25 October 2007 in Para Wirra Recreation Park, 40 kilometres north-east of Adelaide.
Anangu to visit young wallabies at Monarto Zoo, Released: 2007-10-24On Sunday 28 October 2007, Anangu from the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands in the far north-west of the state will visit 13 young Black-flanked Rock-wallabies recently transferred to Monarto Zoo as part of a successful recovery project for the endangered species.
Prescribed burns are central to bushfire safety, Released: 2007-10-24The coming summer is again forecast to be hot and dry in South Australia, following an extremely dry winter, and the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) is working hard to complete its current program of prescribed burns in the parks it manages.
Australia’s second rarest bird species sighted in the Coorong, Released: 2007-10-23Recent surveys in the Coorong National Park have detected two small groups of the critically endangered Orange-bellied Parrot (OBP).
Closure of Chowilla Game and Regional Reserves, Released: 2007-10-18The Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) will close Chowilla Game and Regional Reserves north of Renmark to public access from 12 pm on Friday 2nd November to 12 pm on Monday 5th November 2007.
Botanic Garden to host the World’s Greatest Pram Stroll, Released: 2007-10-16Calling all new parents and babies – come and show your solidarity and support for other new parents in the World’s Greatest Pram Stroll on Sunday 28 October at the Adelaide Botanic Garden.
Prescribed Burn at Morialta Conservation Park, Released: 2007-10-12Subject to suitable weather conditions the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) will conduct a fuel reduction burn on Sunday 14 October in the Morialta Conservation Park.
Prescribed burn in Cox Conservation Park, Released: 2007-10-08Subject to suitable weather conditions, the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) will conduct a fuel reduction prescribed burn today in the Cox Scrub Conservation Park in the north-western corner of the reserve off Cole Crossing Road.
DEH prepared for high fire risk over long bushfire season, Released: 2007-10-05The Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) is well prepared for the expected high fire risk in South Australia’s parks and reserves over the coming bushfire season, Acting Chief Executive Greg Leaman said today.
DEH welcomes marine parks discussions in South East, Released: 2007-10-02At a public meeting in Port MacDonnell on Monday night, the Department for Environment and Heritage reinforced its commitment to working closely with communities in the South East as SA’s marine parks program is developed.
Encounter Marine Park committee discusses next steps, Released: 2007-10-02The Encounter Marine Park Regional Consultative Committee began its second term with a meeting in Victor Harbor last Tuesday, 25th September. Unlike previous meetings of the committee, Tuesday’s meeting was open to the public and gave new and original committee members, as well as Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) staff, a chance to discuss the development of Encounter Marine Park.
DEH releases information packages to help conserve estuaries, Released: 2007-09-28The South Australian Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH), with assistance from the Australian Government’s Natural Heritage Trust (NHT) and regional Natural Resources Management (NRM) Boards, will release a series of estuaries information packages on Monday 1 October, World Habitat Day.
Conserving biodiversity in SA’s arid lands, Released: 2007-09-28September is national Biodiversity Month – a time to celebrate Australia’s rich diversity of life. It’s also a call to action to protect our native plants and animals by restoring healthy numbers of species and ecological communities in the wild, so that our ecosystems are not diminished by the decline of individual species and South Australia’s rich biodiversity is conserved.
Penguins and NZ fur seals to both be conserved, Released: 2007-09-28Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) staff will discuss how to best conserve local penguin colonies as well as New Zealand fur seals at a meeting on October 16 with Simon Goldsworthy, from the South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI), and local penguin tour operators.
Rekindling 40 years of Cleland memories is free for seniors, Released: 2007-09-28Seniors and one-on-one carers are being offered the opportunity to visit Cleland Wildlife Park free as part of this year’s ‘Every Generation - Seniors Free Day’ on Tuesday 2nd October 2007.
Get off the couch and get into parks, Released: 2007-09-28October is a terrific time of the year to visit one of SA’s national parks or botanic gardens, and DEH is offering you a number of ways to enjoy nature throughout the month.
Camera innovation for Naracoorte’s Bat Cave, Released: 2007-09-28New state of the art camera technology is helping monitor Southern Bent-winged Bats (Miniopterus schreibersii bassanii) at the World Heritage Listed Naracoorte Caves National Park.
Drivers take care – ducks and ducklings on the move, Released: 2007-09-25Spring weather is here and mother ducks are busy moving their ducklings from nesting sites to rivers and ponds. The Department for Environment and Heritage is urging motorists to drive with care around waterways in the coming weeks, particularly Torrens Linear Park – a known duckling hotspot.
Alligator Gorge Road closed for upgrade, Released: 2007-09-21The Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) will close Alligator Gorge Road within Mount Remarkable National Park to vehicle traffic on weekdays from Monday 24 September to Wednesday 19 December 2007 (excluding the October school holidays).
Picture perfect at Cleland Wildlife Park, Released: 2007-09-19Cleland Wildlife Park is offering more to feel good about this Spring, with a month-long Natural History Art Exhibition and an artist-in -residence weekend capturing Cleland at its best.
Cats and wildlife – how you can protect both, Released: 2007-09-18You can reduce the effect cats have on wildlife – and at the same time better care for your cat – by simply desexing your pet, identifying your cat as a pet not a stray, never dumping unwanted cats or kittens, and preventing your cat from roaming.
Conserving biodiversity in the Murraylands and South East, Released: 2007-09-17September is National Biodiversity Month – a time to celebrate Australia’s rich diversity of life, and a call to action to protect our threatened native plants and animals.
20th anniversary of guided tours at Seal Bay, Released: 2007-09-17The Department for Environment and Heritage will celebrate the 20th anniversary of guided tours of the Australian sea-lion colony at Seal Bay, Kangaroo Island, with an open day on Sunday 23 September 2007.
Bringing back a flutter to your garden with butterflies, Released: 2007-09-17On the evening of Wednesday 19th September 2007, Cleland Wildlife Park is hosting a FREE information evening explaining how to attract butterflies to suburban gardens.
Conserving Biodiversity: From beautiful Cape Borda to the bountiful Barossa, Released: 2007-09-14September is national Biodiversity Month – a time to reflect on and celebrate Australia’s rich diversity of life. It’s also a call to action to protect our native plants and animals.
DEH seeks road closure in Mark Oliphant Conservation Park, Released: 2007-09-14The Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) has asked the Adelaide Hills Council to close a section of Evans Drive running through Mark Oliphant Conservation Park.
Magpie swooping warning, Released: 2007-09-10Spring has sprung and with it comes swooping birds – particularly magpies. The Department for Environment and Heritage is reminding the community that magpies swoop to protect their young at this time of the year. The swooping season lasts about 2 months.
Conserving biodiversity in SA’s rugged outback ranges, Released: 2007-09-07September is National Biodiversity Month – a time to celebrate Australia’s rich diversity of life, and a call to action to protect our threatened native plants and animals.
From Ocean to Outback, an exciting journey of learning, Released: 2007-09-07To commemorate Threatened Species Day, Cleland Wildlife Park is unveiling a new resource for school teachers called the Ocean to Outback Education Resource.
Prescribed burn in Flinders Chase National Park, Released: 2007-09-06Subject to suitable weather conditions, the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) will be conducting a controlled fuel reduction burn today, Thursday 6 September, at Yacca Flat within Flinders Chase National Park on Kangaroo Island.
Parrot, python and curlew sightings sought, Released: 2007-09-05It’s Biodiversity Month and the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) is on the lookout for three elusive locals – the Regent Parrot, Carpet Python and Bush Stone-curlew. These critters are among a host of threatened species that make their home in the Murray Mallee.
Prescribed burn tomorrow in Ngarkat Conservation Park, Released: 2007-09-05Subject to suitable weather conditions, the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) will be conducting a fuel reduction burn tomorrow, Thursday 6 September, in Ngarkat Conservation Park between Keith and Lameroo in the state’s south east.
Prescribed burn in Scott Conservation Park, Released: 2007-09-05Subject to suitable weather conditions, the Department for Environment and Heritage ( conducting a controlled fuel reduction burn today, Wednesday 5 September, in Scott Conservation Park, located on the Fleurieu Peninsula between Mount Compass and Currency Creek.
Prescribed burn at Cleland Conservation Park, Released: 2007-09-03Subject to suitable weather conditions, the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) will manage a fuel reduction burn on Tuesday 4 September in the Cleland Conservation Park, adjacent to the Wildlife Park.
Bush Stone-curlew recovery at crossroads, Released: 2007-09-03National Threatened Species Day on Friday 7 September is a reminder of the importance of conserving Australia’s unique biodiversity by protecting our threatened plants and animals.
Bandicoots: Discover, discuss and appreciate, Released: 2007-09-01On the evening of Wednesday 5th September 2007, Cleland Wildlife Park is hosting a FREE information evening explaining all there is to know about the Southern Brown Bandicoot.
Conserving biodiversity in SA’s wild and wonderful west, Released: 2007-09-01September is national Biodiversity Month – a time to celebrate Australia’s rich diversity of life. It’s also a call to action to protect our native plants and animals by restoring healthy numbers of species and ecological communities in the wild, so that our ecosystems are not diminished by the decline of individual species and South Australia’s rich biodiversity is conserved.
DEH works with YP District Council to control cormorants, Released: 2007-08-31The Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) is responsible for regulating wildlife management and issuing permits to humanely destroy wildlife that is damaging habitat or assets.
September is Biodiversity Month and DEH is working hard, Released: 2007-08-31During the next few weeks, the SA Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) will celebrate Biodiversity Month with a series of news opportunities to showcase the work DEH does across the state to conserve the SA’s biodiversity.
Koala population in Adelaide Hills healthy despite drought, Released: 2007-08-30The Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) says the koala population in the Mount Lofty Ranges is healthy, despite the current drought.
Latest news on Belair National Park upgrades, Released: 2007-08-30The Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) has called for tenders for Stage 1 of the upgrade to the Greater Adventure Playground precinct at Belair National Park.
Marine Parks consultations to discuss boundaries, Released: 2007-08-29The SA Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) will consult extensively with coastal communities before the boundaries and zones defining the State’s 19 marine parks are finalised.
DEH balances conservation and asset protection, Released: 2007-08-28The Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) is responsible for regulating native wildlife management and the issuing of permits to destroy wildlife which is damaging habitat or rural assets.
Giving the past a future, Released: 2007-08-27A panel of local and interstate experts will gather to spark the heritage discussion of the year – and the doors are open to the public. Giving the past a future – celebrating heritage architecture is the next forum in the Department for Environment and Heritage’s popular Stirring the Possum Series.
Prescribed burn at Cleland Conservation Park, Released: 2007-08-24Subject to suitable weather conditions the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) will manage a fuel reduction burn on Monday 27 August in the Cleland Conservation Park, adjacent to the Wildlife Park.
Leopard seal poses risks for beach users, Released: 2007-08-24The Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) is warning beachgoers to be wary of a leopard seal, about a metre long, which has decided in recent days to visit a beach in the vicinity of the Hindmarsh River outlet.
Waterfall Gully walking reopens ahead of schedule, Released: 2007-08-24The Waterfall Gully to Mt Lofty Summit walking trail will open again this weekend between the Waterfall Gully carpark and the top of First Falls, thanks to the early completion of essential work designed to enhance park users’ safety.
Showcase of SA heritage places now available online, Released: 2007-08-24The Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) has produced a new section on its website to highlight significant built and maritime heritage sites in South Australia.
Sand pumping success for Adelaide's Living Beaches, Released: 2007-08-24On Wednesday this week, staff from the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) held a public meeting to give the community an update on the Adelaide’s Living Beaches Strategy.
Discover your Wild Backyard at Cleland Wildlife Park, Released: 2007-08-23This Saturday, 25 August 2007, Adelaide Hills residents have an offer too hard to refuse in discovering what’s really happening in their backyard.
Closure of Vulkathunha–Gammon Ranges National Park, Released: 2007-08-23The Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) will close the Vulkathunha–Gammon Ranges National Park to public access from 6 am on Sunday 2 September until 6 pm on Friday 7 September to ensure the safety of the public during a feral animal control program.
Temporary closure of Brookfield Conservation Park, Released: 2007-08-22The Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) will close Brookfield Conservation Park from 12 pm on Friday 24 August to 6 pm on Sunday 26 August 2007 to ensure the safety of the public during the first stage of a feral animal control program.
Marine Parks information sent across the State, Released: 2007-08-21The Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) is this week sending information packs to about 800 people across SA, most of whom last year attended public meetings on the Government’s plans to establish 19 multiple-use marine parks in the State’s waters by 2010.
Prescribed burning in Ngarkat Conservation Park, Released: 2007-08-21Subject to suitable weather conditions, the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) will be conducting a prescribed burn in Ngarkat Conservation Park (between Keith and Lameroo) on Wednesday 22 August 2007.
Escape to nature with the new National Parks Guide, Released: 2007-08-17With spring just around the corner, there’s no better time to experience national parks. The release of a new, user-friendly guide from the Department Heritage makes escaping to these special parts of the state even easier.
Koala Encounters - a new experience at Cleland, Released: 2007-08-15Koala Encounters, Cleland Wildlife Park’s newly refurbished exhibit, will be unveiled as part of the Park’s 40th anniversary celebrations on Thursday 16 August 2007.
Mugs Day celebrates the closing of winter at Cleland!, Released: 2007-08-15This weekend at Cleland Wildlife Park, visitors can indulge in the Park’s 40th anniversary celebrations by collecting a commemorative 40 Wild Days mug filled with home-made soup!
Kangaroo Island festival rebuilds declining bushland, Released: 2007-08-10Fast and furious planting was what was delivered when people from Kangaroo Island and interstate gathered to take part in KI’s four-day tubestock planting festival in July.
Be on the lookout for flying-foxes in the South East, Released: 2007-08-03The Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) is asking South East residents to help efforts to conserve Grey-headed Flying-foxes, sometimes referred to as fruit bats, by reporting any sightings of this threatened species.
Extra sand carting replenishes West Beach dunes, Released: 2007-08-02Contractors engaged by the Department for Environment and Heritage yesterday began removing a minimum of 20,000 cubic metres of sand from the area south of the West Beach (Adelaide Shores) Harbour and carting it along the beach to replenish the West Beach dunes.
Waterfall Gully walking trail closes as upgrade begins, Released: 2007-07-27The Waterfall Gully to Mt Lofty Summit walking trail will be closed between the Waterfall Gully carpark and the top of First Falls from Monday 6th August until Friday 31 August 2007.
Firewood season sparks warning, Released: 2007-07-27Leave firewood on roadsides and in parks alone – our native species need it more than we do. That’s the message from the Department for Environment and Heritage to illegal firewood collectors, who are risking hefty fines and endangering wildlife.
Spalding school children help save local native grass, Released: 2007-07-26Children from the Spalding Primary School will help save the endangered Spalding Blown Grass by planting seedlings at a local Waterwatch site this Friday, 27 July 2007.
Improvements planned for West Cape visitor area, Released: 2007-07-20The Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) has developed plans to improve the West Cape day visitor area as the first stage of a major visitor facility investment project in Innes National Park on the Yorke Peninsula.
State aerial kangaroo survey begins, Released: 2007-07-18The Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) begins its annual aerial kangaroo survey of South Australia this week.
Wild Winter Events this July School Holidays at Cleland, Released: 2007-07-10As part of Cleland Wildlife Park’s 40th anniversary celebrations, the Park is hosting its Wild Winter Events over the July school holidays with a range of fun outdoor and educational activities for the whole family.
Sex and the seas, Released: 2007-07-06Blue-ringed octopi and King George whiting have just done it. Giant cuttlefish, rock lobster and southern right whales are doing it right now.
Draft fire management plan for the reserves of the Southern Flinders Ranges released for public comment, Released: 2007-07-06The Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) is inviting members of the public to comment on the draft fire management plan for the reserves of the Southern Flinders Ranges.
Testing One Jamie, Released: 2007-07-05No major structural damage to the Adelaide coastline occurred during last night’s 1-in-20-year storm, despite having the highest tide since 1981.
Sand buffer prevents damage to Adelaide coastline, Released: 2007-07-05No major structural damage to the Adelaide coastline occurred during last night’s 1-in-20-year storm, despite having the highest tide since 1981.
Tubestock Planting Festival on Kangaroo Island, Released: 2007-07-05The Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) is inviting members of the public to attend a tubestock planting festival on Kangaroo Island from Friday 6 July to Monday 9 July 2007.
Aldinga Scrub Conservation Park - Feral Pig Control, Released: 2007-06-29The Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) closed Aldinga Scrub Conservation Park all day on Tuesday 26 June to ensure the safety of the public during a feral pig control exercise. The aim of the exercise was to humanely remove a feral pig, to improve visitor safety and mitigate environmental damage to the park. As the pig could not be located in the dense scrub, the exercise will be repeated at a date to be determined in July 2007.
Macropod management plan available for comment, Released: 2007-06-29The draft Macropod Conservation and Management Plan for South Australia 2008-2012 was released for public comment today.
Aldinga Scrub Conservation Park closed on 26 June, Released: 2007-06-22The Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) will close Aldinga Scrub Conservation Park from 6 am to 6 pm on Tuesday 26 June 2007 to ensure the safety of the public during a feral pig control exercise.
New management plan for Carpenter Rocks Conservation Park and Bucks Lake Game Reserve, Released: 2007-06-18A new management plan has been recently adopted for Carpenter Rocks Conservation Park and Bucks Lake Game Reserve, which are located on the Lower South East coast of South Australia approximately 40 km south-west of Mount Gambier.
Draft management plan for O’Halloran Hill Recreation Park released for public comment, Released: 2007-06-15The Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) has released for public comment a draft management plan for O’Halloran Hill Recreation Park, which is located in the suburbs of Seaview Downs and O’Halloran Hill in the Southern Mount Lofty Ranges.
Dead sperm whale washed up in Coffin Bay, Released: 2007-06-12A 10m sperm whale carcass was washed up on the shores of Coffin Bay National Park over the weekend.
Waterfall Gully trail closes for four days next week, Released: 2007-06-08The Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) will continue the partial closure of the popular Waterfall Gully to Mount Lofty Summit walking trail next week, from Tuesday 12 June until Friday 15 June 2007.
New information pack for Adelaide region estuaries, Released: 2007-06-05The SA Department for Environment and Heritage today released the first of five information packages on regional estuaries, covering the Adelaide and Mt Lofty Ranges (AMLR) Natural Resources Management (NRM) region.
Botanic Gardens celebrates 10th annual World Environment Day ‘quiz trail’, Released: 2007-06-05Over 1500 school students will pour into the Adelaide Botanic Garden today to walk the 10th annual World Environment Day Quiz Trail for schools.
Temporary closure of popular Waterfall Gully trail, Released: 2007-05-31The Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) will partially close the popular Waterfall Gully to Mount Lofty Summit walking trail next week from Monday 4 June until Friday 8 June 2007.
Saving the Spiny Daisy this World Environment Day, Released: 2007-05-22There are only five Spiny Daisy populations left in the world, and they're all in the Mid North of South Australia.
Dolphin calves have an impact at Whyalla marina, Released: 2007-05-21Local residents and visitors to the Whyalla marina have been enjoying recent sightings of dolphin calves frolicking in marina waters as their mothers teach them to catch their own food.
Prescribed burning in Cleland Conservation Park, Released: 2007-05-17Subject to suitable weather conditions, the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) will be conducting a fuel reduction prescribed burn today in the Cleland Conservation Park, in the Adelaide Hills about 12 km east of the city.
Prescribed burning in Scott Creek Conservation Park, Released: 2007-05-10Subject to suitable weather conditions, the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) will be conducting a fuel reduction prescribed burn on Friday 11 May in the Scott Creek Conservation Park, in the Adelaide Hills about 30 km south-east of the city.
Wild Days unravel the mysteries of Life and Lands, Released: 2007-05-09As part of Cleland Wildlife Park’s 40th anniversary celebrations, a unique indigenous and Lands: Three Cultures in South Australia’ has opened this week at the park.
Prescribed burning in Cleland Conservation Park, Released: 2007-05-07Subject to suitable weather conditions, the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) will be conducting a fuel reduction prescribed burn today in the Cleland Conservation Park, in the Adelaide Hills about 12 km east of the city.
Prescribed burning in Cleland Conservation Park, Released: 2007-05-07Subject to suitable weather conditions, the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) will be conducting a fuel reduction prescribed burn today (7 May) at Cleland Conservation Park, in the Adelaide Hills about 12 km east of the city.
Suspected poisoning of Adelaide’s Rainbow Lorikeets, Released: 2007-05-04The Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) is concerned by a recent increase in the number of deaths of Rainbow Lorikeets in several Adelaide suburbs including Kensington, Malvern, Highbury, Tranmere and Maylands.
Incident today at Innes National Park, Released: 2007-05-01At approximately 4.30 pm today, a Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) employee was injured in the course of routine work at Stenhouse Bay in Innes National Park on the southern tip of Yorke Peninsula.
Temporary closure of popular Waterfall Gully trail, Released: 2007-04-27The Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) will partially close the popular Waterfall Gully to Mount Lofty Summit walking trail for three days from Monday 30 April until Wednesday 2 May 2007.
A weight of time to remove 256kg of waste at Innes, Released: 2007-04-26With the assistance of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) recently coordinated the collection of a staggering 256kg of waste from Innes National Park.
Prescribed burning in Scott Creek Conservation Park, Released: 2007-04-24Subject to suitable weather conditions, the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) will be conducting a fuel reduction prescribed burn today, Tuesday 24 April, in the Scott Creek Conservation Park, in the Adelaide Hills about 30 km south-east of the city.
Prescribed burning in Mount Remarkable National Park, Released: 2007-04-24The Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) and the Country Fire Service (CFS) will be conducting a prescribed burn today, Tuesday 24 April 2007, in the Mount Remarkable National Park approximately 45 km north of Port Pirie in the Southern Flinders Ranges.
Prescribed burning in Cleland Conservation Park, Released: 2007-04-20Subject to suitable weather conditions, the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) will be conducting a fuel reduction prescribed burn on Monday 23 April in the Cleland Conservation Park, in the Adelaide Hills about 12 km east of the city.
Koalas at home in the South East, Released: 2007-04-20“Koalas in the South East” will be the topic of two upcoming presentations by Desley Whisson and Allen McIlwee of the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH): Tuesday 24 April, 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Lady Nelson Visitor and Discovery Centre, Mount Gambier Thursday 26 April, 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm The Chardonnay Lodge – The Poplars, Penola
Prescribed burning in Innes National Park, Released: 2007-04-19The Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) and the Country Fire Service (CFS) will be conducting a prescribed burn today, Thursday 19 April, in the Innes National Park.
Prescribed burning in Cleland Conservation Park, Released: 2007-04-18Subject to suitable weather conditions, the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) will be conducting a fuel reduction prescribed burn on Thursday 19 April in the Cleland Conservation Park.
South Australia's walking season begins, Released: 2007-04-17With Sunday 15 April marking the beginning of South Australia’s official walking season, it’s a great time to drag out the hiking boots and hit the trails in our beautiful national parks.
Prescribed burning in Scott Creek Conservation Park, Released: 2007-04-17Subject to suitable weather conditions, the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) will be conducting a fuel reduction prescribed burn today 17 April in the north-eastern area of Scott Creek Conservation Park, in the Adelaide Hills about 30 km south-east of the city.
Prescribed burns in Ngarkat Conservation Park, Released: 2007-04-17Subject to suitable weather conditions, the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) will be conducting prescribed burns in the Ngarkat Conservation Park (between Keith and Lameroo) on Tuesday 17 April and Wednesday 18 April 2007, starting at about midday on Tuesday.
Prescribed burning in Cleland Conservation Park, Released: 2007-04-17Subject to suitable weather conditions, the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) will be conducting a fuel reduction prescribed burn on Wednesday 18 April at Cleland Conservation Park, in the Adelaide Hills about 12 km east of the city.
Prescribed burning in Kellidie Bay Conservation Park, Released: 2007-04-16The Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) will be conducting a prescribed burn today Monday 16 April 2007 in the Kellidie Bay Conservation Park adjacent to Coffin Bay on the Eyre Peninsula.
Prescribed burning in Cleland Conservation Park, Released: 2007-04-04Subject to suitable weather conditions, the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) will be conducting a fuel reduction prescribed burn on Thursday 5 April in the Cleland Conservation Park.
Fire restrictions in our National Parks this Easter weekend, Released: 2007-04-04Due to Easter falling early in April this year, fire restrictions remain in place most of South Australia’s National Parks and Reserves.
Prescribed burning in Morialta Conservation Park, Released: 2007-04-03Subject to suitable weather conditions, the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) will be conducting a fuel reduction prescribed burn on Wednesday 4 April in the Morialta Conservation Park along the south western corner of the reserve off Stradbroke Road.
Prescribed burning in Kellidie Bay Conservation Park, Released: 2007-04-03The Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) will be conducting a prescribed burn tomorrow Wednesday 4 April 2007 in the Kellidie Bay Conservation Park adjacent to Coffin Bay on the Eyre Peninsula.
Prescribed burning in Ngarkat Conservation Park, Released: 2007-04-02Prescribed burns will be carried out in Ngarkat Conservation Park throughout coming weeks as part of the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) autumn prescribed burning program, which helps prevent the extent and impact of summer bushfires by reducing fuel loads in the state’s parks.
Prescribed burning in the Mount Lofty Ranges, Released: 2007-04-02Prescribed burns will be carried out in the Mount Lofty Ranges throughout coming weeks as part of the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) autumn prescribed burning program, which helps prevent the extent and impact of summer bushfires by reducing fuel loads in the state’s parks.
Prescribed burning in Black Hill Conservation Park, Released: 2007-04-02Subject to suitable weather conditions, the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) will be conducting a fuel reduction prescribed burn on Tuesday 3 April in the Black Hill Conservation Park along the southern edge of the park adjacent to Montacute Road.
West Coast Aboriginal community invited to coast and marine open day at Ceduna, Released: 2007-04-02The Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) is seeking input from the West Coast Aboriginal community on state and federal marine planning initiatives and the coast and marine section of regional natural resources management plans.
Climate Change ... What's the BIG idea?, Released: 2007-03-27Stirring the Possum – A public, energetic forum to listen to some BIG minds in the climate change debate.
Photographic exhibition of Australia's world heritage sites to be launched at Naracoorte Caves, Released: 2007-03-23International cave expert Professor Elery Hamilton-Smith will open a photographic exhibition showcasing Australia's 16 world heritage listed sites at the Wonambi Fossil Centre in the Naracoorte Caves National Park on Saturday 24 March at 12.30 pm.
Black-Cockatoos struggle to breed in drought, Released: 2007-03-21The future of Eyre Peninsula’s population of critically endangered Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoos is looking grim after one of the species’ worst breeding seasons in almost a decade.
Cleland Wildlife Park praised for its level of baby care, Released: 2007-03-21Cleland Wildlife Park, a significant South Australian visitor attraction, has been awarded a national baby care award by the Australian Breastfeeding Association for its outstanding level of baby care room facilities.
Piccaninnie Ponds wetland system being restored, Released: 2007-03-19The Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH), Green Corps and the Friends of Mount Gambier Parks have joined forces to restore the internationally renowned Piccaninnie Ponds wetland system near Mount Gambier.
Poetry exhibition at the Adelaide Botanic Garden, Released: 2007-03-15As part of the Adelaide Fringe 2007, the Adelaide Botanic Garden will be hosting the outdoor exhibition A Poet’s Garden, a showcase of poems by well-established Adelaide poet Miriel Lenore. Cost: Free
New discoveries in South Australian waters, Released: 2007-03-13The use of satellite and acoustic technology and underwater video to map South Australia’s marine environment has led to the discovery of an additional 1000 habitat areas, two deep sea trenches and potentially a new form of algae.
Burn-off in Hambidge Wilderness Protection Area, Released: 2007-03-13As part of a joint research initiative with Flinders University to determine the response of flora and fauna to fire, the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) will be conducting a prescribed burn in the Hambidge Wilderness Protection Area on Thursday 15 March 2007.
Temporary closures of Flinders Ranges and Vulkathunha–Gammon Ranges National Parks, Released: 2007-03-09Flinders Ranges National Park – except for Wilpena Pound – will be closed to public access from 6 am on Friday 16 March to 6 am on Sunday 18 March 2007. Wilpena Pound itself – including all walking and access trails – will be closed for one day only, from 6 am on Friday 16 March to 6 am on Saturday 17 March 2007.
Baby brown snakes out and about, Released: 2007-02-21Baby brown snakes can pose a real danger and should be treated with as much respect as an adult brown snake, Dr Deb Kelly from the Department for Environment and Heritage said today.
Historic red gum log for botanic gardens providing insights into climate change, Released: 2007-02-21Adelaide’s Botanic Garden is today taking possession of an historic 1500 year old River Red gum log which will help scientists learn more about climate change.
SACRED Seeds Project safeguarding SA’s threatened native plant species, Released: 2007-02-20Millennium Seed Bank director Dr Paul Smith of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, will be visiting Adelaide on 21–22 February 2007 to discuss the current achievements of the international program to protect endangered native flora.
Belair National Park Community Reference Group prepare recommendations for the entry precinct, Released: 2007-02-20In November 2006, after local community concerns were voiced for the plans for the entry precinct to Belair National Park, the Minister for Environment and Conservation, Hon. Gail Gago, requested that a Community reference group be established to consider the concerns of the local community.
Access to Wilpena Pound after flood damage last night, Released: 2007-02-15The Department for Environment and Heritage advises that the road from Hawker to Wilpena is cut in two places after extensive rainfall overnight.
Anstey Hill Recreation Park management plan released, Released: 2007-02-12Rehabilitating and increasing protection of natural habitat while also providing for sustainable, nature-based recreational activities are the key aims of a new management plan for Anstey Hill Recreation Park.
Roadside gem pops up again, Released: 2007-02-09Spiny Daisy Recovery Team member, Anne Brown of Greening Australia, was driving along a road near Telowie in the southern Flinders Ranges last week when she spotted a familiar grey foliaged shrub out of the corner of her eye. On closer inspection she saw that it was the elusive Spiny Daisy.
Repairs begin on popular Waterfall Gully walking trail, Released: 2007-02-05The Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) will begin the upgrade and repair of one of Adelaide’s favourite walking trails tomorrow.
Warning against killing Kangaroos in National Parks, Released: 2007-02-05The Department for Environment and Heritage is seeking information from Eyre Peninsula residents regarding the deliberate killing of kangaroos in local national parks. Senior Ranger Peter Wilkins said, “Sadly there is evidence that at least 22 kangaroos have been deliberately run over in Lincoln National Park during Christmas and early January.”
Closure of Flinders Ranges National Park in February , Released: 2007-02-02The Director of National Parks and Wildlife has announced that the Flinders Ranges National Park –except for Wilpena Pound – will be closed to public access from 6 am on Saturday 10 February to 6 pm on Friday 16 February 2007. Wilpena Pound itself, including all walking and access trails, will be closed for one day only, from 6 am to 6 pm on Monday 12 February.
Closure of Gawler Ranges National Park in February, Released: 2007-02-02The Director of National Parks and Wildlife has announced that the Gawler Ranges National Park be closed to public access from 6 am on Saturday 3 February to 6 pm on Friday 9 February 2007. District Ranger Craig Nixon said that the closure of the park is necessary to ensure the safety public during a pest control and monitoring program that is taking place during that period.
World Wetlands Day forum to be held at West Beach, Released: 2007-02-01A World Wetlands Day forum will be held tomorrow at the South Australian Research and Development Institute, West Beach. The forum is a joint initiative of the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) and the Department of Water, Land and Biodiversity Conservation (DWLBC).
Release of draft management plan for Lower Eyre Peninsula, Released: 2007-01-29The future of native plants and animals on the lower Eyre Peninsula is looking good thanks to the release last Friday of a draft management plan for the region’s conservation parks.
Dog owner convicted in relation to attack on kangaroo, Released: 2007-01-29A man whose dogs attacked a Western Grey Kangaroo in Anstey Hill Recreation Park was convicted today in Holden Hill Magistrates Court of interference, harassment and molestation of a protected animal. The dog owner was fined $750 plus costs.
‘Gardens 150’ Fundraising Screening: March of the Penguins, Released: 2007-01-25Support the Botanic Gardens’ Gardens 150 Appeal by coming out to a special Moonlight Cinema screening of the Oscar winning March of the Penguins. All proceeds go to the Gardens 150 Appeal to support the upgrade of new and existing visitor facilities as part of the Adelaide Botanic Gardens 150th anniversary celebrations.
Last chance to comment on Animal Welfare Bill, Released: 2007-01-24The deadline for public comment of the Draft Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Animal Welfare) Amendment Bill 2006 is 29 January 2007.
Be a great Aussie Pet Owner this Australia Day, Released: 2007-01-23Australia Day is fast approaching which means an increase in fire works and noisy parties celebrating this great land we live in. The Department for Environment and Heritage is urging pet owners to take care of their pets during the celebrations – animals don’t enjoy the festivities as much as we do.
Access to Flinders Ranges National Park Maintained, Released: 2007-01-23Access to the Flinders Ranges National Park is being maintained through the work of police, the SES, and staff from the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) and the Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure (DTEI).
Local threatened plants on show at Tunarama, Released: 2007-01-16Nine of Eyre Peninsula’s threatened plants will be featured in a small photographic exhibition as part of Port Lincoln’s Tunarama Festival. The photographs will be on display in the foyer
Koala in your backyard? It might just be thirsty., Released: 2007-01-12As summer heats up, koalas are more likely to be seen on the ground, often sitting at the base of trees. Koalas tend to dislike extreme heat, and will often climb down to the ground to find a cool position, or to seek water. District Ranger for Southern Lofty District, Mr. James Crocker said that dehydration and exhaustion are the main symptoms of many koalas found over the summer months.
Summer School Holidays Glowing with Fun Activities, Released: 2007-01-12As school holidays kick into full swing in the New Year, a range of fun outdoor and educational activities are on offer at Cleland Wildlife Park.
SE road show pulls in the crowds, Released: 2007-01-11The first week of the South East marine parks road show has seen more than 350 locals from Carpenter Rocks, Blackfellows Caves, Beachport, Nene Valley and Southend come out to hear the latest marine parks information.
A Summer Season in the Gardens, Released: 2007-01-11Enjoy the sights, sounds and cool shady sanctuary of the Botanic Gardens of Adelaide this summer by taking part in one of these planned events; there’s something for everyone.
Drought Impacts on Bats in Naracoorte Caves, Released: 2007-01-09The impacts of the current dry conditions are impacting all, even the creatures that make their home underground.
No more jet skis in the Coorong, Released: 2007-01-04Personal watercraft, commonly known as jet skis, have been banned in the Coorong National Park. This ban is in line with recommendations from the Personal Watercraft Working Group that suggested prohibiting any use of personal watercraft in the waters of the Coorong National Park. This includes an area from the Goolwa Barrage southwards past Salt Creek in the southern lagoon of the Coorong. All waters inside the Murray Mouth are included.
Duck season closed for 2007 and restricted quail season announced, Released: 2006-12-28Chief Executive Department for Environment and Heritage, Mr Allan Holmes announced yesterday that the 2007 duck season would be closed in South Australia due to the effect of the current drought conditions on wetlands across southern Australia.
Taking time to toast survivors this New Year!, Released: 2006-12-27While sharing time with friends and family this New Year, the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) encourages people to take time to toast the species that have managed to avoid extinction in 2006.
Vandals kill vulnerable bird, Released: 2006-12-22Vandals have killed the single surviving chick of a Hooded Plover nest at Aldinga Beach in a heartless attack this week.
DEH lends a hand to support Riding for the Disabled, Released: 2006-12-21The Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) has provided relief and support to the Blackwood branch of the Riding for the Disabled SA Inc (RDA) by providing open space for the club to continue its operations.
Koala Management – Saving Kangaroo Island’s threatened eucalypt habitats, Released: 2006-12-18The long-term survival of Kangaroo Island’s threatened eucalypt habitats is looking more positive following the initial success of the enhanced Koala Management Program during 2005/06. The Program has already generated significant improvements in tree canopy health across much of the heavily impacted habitat, and this can be attributed directly to the reduced browse pressure from the managed Koala population.
Report released on Ecological Character Description of the Coorong, Released: 2006-11-24A report released today on the ecological characteristics of an internationally significant wetland in South Australia has found the area is in ecological decline.
Belair National Park Community Reference Group – Communiqué 1, Released: 2006-11-24The Belair National Park Community Reference Group, formed in response to a public meeting held on 30 October 2007, met last night for its first meeting to consider the proposed route for the planned upgraded entry road to the Park. The Group considered the background to the project and commenced documenting issues and concerns including those recently raised by the community.
Local Irrigators praised as they care for cranes, Released: 2006-11-14The team from the South East of the South Australian Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) are praising irrigators for allowing South Australia’s only indigenous crane, the Brolga, to continue their annual flocking despite limited water at the usual flocking sites.
Regional marine officer for Northern and Yorke, Released: 2006-11-14The Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) has joined forces with the Northern and Yorke Natural Resources Management (NRM) Board and the Australian Government to employ a marine expert to drive the integration of marine planning and NRM planning.
Regional marine officer for Kangaroo Island, Released: 2006-11-14The Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) has joined forces with the Kangaroo Island Natural Resources Management (NRM) Board and the Australian Government to employ a marine expert to drive the integration of marine planning and NRM planning.
Regional marine officer for Eyre Peninsula and West Coast, Released: 2006-11-14The Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) has joined forces with the Eyre Peninsula and Alinytjara Wilurara Natural Resources Management (NRM) Board and the Australian Government to employ a marine expert to drive the integration of marine planning and NRM planning.
Regional marine officer for Adelaide & Mt Lofty Ranges, Released: 2006-11-14The Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) has joined forces with the Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges Natural Resources Management (NRM) Board and the Australian Government to employ a marine expert to drive the integration of marine planning and NRM planning.
Great Australian Bight Marine Park Surveillance Operation, Released: 2006-11-14Australian and South Australian Government agencies have successfully completed ‘Operation GrAB IV’, an intensive surveillance of the Great Australian Bight Marine Park designed to detect any illegal fishing during the last month of the critical annual closure of part of the Park.
Free Mount Lofty Botanic Gardens Guided Walks continue through November, Released: 2006-11-13Join the Friends of the Botanic Gardens every Thursday and Sunday throughout November as free guided tours of the Mount Lofty Botanic Gardens continue. Guided tours are a wonderful way to familiarise yourself with the collections in the Garden while getting the history of the Mount Loft