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.
Find out more about our parks and places
Our places
National parks visitor information
Botanic Gardens of South Australia