South Australians conserve and enjoy our nature, parks and places

What success looks like

Our system of parks is world-class. People value our natural environment and cultural assets, and enjoy the health and social benefits of parks. Sustainable, nature-based tourism creates jobs and strengthens the economy.

Priorities

re-establish a dedicated National Parks and Wildlife Service for South Australia
manage national parks to conserve the environment, drive nature-based tourism, improve the state’s economy, and create jobs
implement key parks projects including: a parks volunteer ranger program; visitor infrastructure renewal in parks; development of the Great Southern Ocean Walk; and establishing Glenthorne National Park
identify ecologically sensitive and commercially sustainable opportunities in our parks, gardens and places, including a release of ‘New Business Opportunities’ in 2019-20
develop a nature conservation strategy for South Australia
manage the impact of introduced pests and abundant native species
support First People’s connection to Country, including through co-management opportunities
facilitate the opening of reservoirs for recreational activities and tourism opportunities
progress the nomination of the northern Flinders Ranges for inscription on the World Heritage List in recognition of the region’s globally significant palaeontology
work with our partners to manage the impact of natural hazards, specifically bushfire and flood, on our land, biodiversity, economy and communities
create new opportunities for the retention of shacks that are on Crown land and in national parks
activate government-owned heritage assets and heritage tourism, including developing a heritage tourism strategy for the state.