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Draft fire management plans - released for consultation
Consultation is not a statutory requirement for fire management plans, however under our Policy draft fire management plans will be released for a minimum of four weeks to allow for stakeholder and public comment.
- Cape Forbin (1.1Mb PDF) - submissions close 24 December 2008
Cleland Wildlife Park wins tourism award for second year in a row
Cleland Wildlife Park has been declared the most outstanding entry in the 'Tourist Attractions' category of the 2008 South Australian Tourism Awards for the second year in a row.
The announcement of this prestigious award on 22 November, has cemented the park's position as the state's premier nature-based tourism experience.
Located in the Adelaide Hills, just 20 minutes from the city centre, Cleland Wildlife Park provides locals and tourists alike with a unique opportunity to observe and interact with 130 different species of Australia's most admired fauna, including kangaroos and koalas in a stunning bushland setting.
For more information about Cleland Wildlife Park, call (61 8) 8339 2444 or go to www.clelandwildlifepark.sa.gov.au
Draft Park Management Plans
The Department for Environment and Heritage is responsible for preparing park management plans and undertaking the prescribed community consultation. As part of this process, draft management plans for the following parks have been released for three months public consultation:
- Witjira National Park (3.4Mb PDF) - submissions close 18 December 2008
- Ewens Ponds Conservation Park (amendment) (100Kb PDF) – Submissions close 25 December 2008
The public is invited to comment on draft management plans. Instructions on how to make an effective submission are outlined at the beginning of all draft management plans.
For more information on the management of parks and reserves, as well as an alphabetical listing of adopted management plans, visit the Management Plans page or the comprehensive Management Plans listing.
Parks, Tracks and Trails Closures
Information about parks, tracks and walking trail closures is available on the Parks, Tracks and Trails Closures page and Heysen Trail Route Changes and Closures pages of this website. Please also see the Media Releases for additional information.
Desert Parks Pass Mail/Fax Order Form
The Desert Parks Pass can now be purchased by mailing or faxing an Order Form (PDF file) to our Port Augusta office.
Desert Parks Bulletin
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