Plans, strategies and policies in preparation
During the preparation of some management plans, strategies and policies, the department provides an opportunity for stakeholders and the public to be involved in the planning process.
To make a submission or comment on a plan, strategy or policy in development, refer to the information below or visit the yourSAy website.
The following plans, strategies and policies are currently in preparation:
Kangaroo Island Parks Trails Strategy
Public consultation on the Draft Kangaroo Island Parks Trails Strategy is now open until Friday 13 November 2026.
For more information on the draft strategy and how to submit your feedback, visit yourSAy. A copy of the draft strategy is available here.
Contact Chris Newby, Planning and Policy Officer at DEWProtectedAreaManagement@sa.gov.au to find out more.
Status: Draft strategy in consultation.
Parks of Western and Central Kangaroo Island Management Plan Draft Amendment 2026
Public consultation on a new draft amendment to the Parks of Western and Central Kangaroo Island Management Plan is now open until 31 December 2026.
For more information on the draft amendment and how to submit your feedback, visityourSAy. A copy of the draft amendment is available here.
Contact Chris Newby, Planning and Policy Officer at DEWProtectedAreaManagement@sa.gov.au to find out more.
Status: Draft plan in consultation.
Vulkathunha-Gammon Ranges National Park
Public consultation on the Vulkathunha-Gammon Ranges National Park Draft Management Plan is now open until 5pm 30 November 2026.
To find out more, view the draft plan and offer feedback, visit the yourSAy website. A copy of the draft plan is available here.
Status: Draft plan in consultation.
Dingley Dell Conservation Park
Public consultation on the Dingley Dell Conservation Park Draft Management Plan has now closed. The final plan is being prepared.
Contact Planning and Policy Officer, Park Management Program Andrew Raymond at DEWProtectedAreaManagement@sa.gov.au to find out more.
Status: Final plan in preparation.
Kauwi-marnirla - Field River Conservation Park Management Plan
Public consultation on the Kauwi-marnirla – Field River Conservation Park Draft Management Plan is now closed.
A copy of the draft plan is available here.
For all queries contact the Park Planning Officer at DEWProtectedAreaManagement@sa.gov.au.
Status: Final plan in preparation.
Lawari Conservation Park Management Plan
Contact Team Leader, Park Management Program Kym Rumbelow on 0411 779 623 or DEWProtectedAreaManagement@sa.gov.au.
Status: Draft plan in preparation.
Monarto Parks Management Plan
Incorporating Ferries-McDonald, Kinchina, Monarto and Monarto Woodlands conservation parks.
Public consultation on the Monarto Parks Draft Management Plan has now closed.
Contact Park Planning Officer, Rebecca Brown on DEWProtectedAreaManagement@sa.gov.au to find out more.
Status: Final plan in preparation.
Nilpena Ediacara National Park Management Plan
Public consultation on the Nilpena Ediacara National Park Draft Management Plan has now closed.
Contact Senior Policy and Planning Officer Rachel Pfitzner at DEWProtectedAreaManagement@sa.gov.au to find out more.
Status: Final plan in preparation.
Nullarbor Parks Management Plan
The Department for Environment and Water is proposing to amend the plan to enable additional campgrounds and infrastructure to minimise environmental impacts and manage public safety and is seeking public views on what they think should be addressed in the amendment.
Refer to the Public Notice for more information. Public consultation is closed.
Contact Andrew Raymond, Policy and Planning Officer at DEWProtectedAreaManagement@sa.gov.au to find out more.
Status: Final plan in preparation.
Small Central Lofty Parks Management Plan
Incorporating Mark Oliphant, Mount George, Mylor and the Knoll conservation parks.
Public consultation on the Small Central Lofty Parks Draft Management Plan is now closed.
Contact Park Planning Officer, Rebecca Brown on DEWProtectedAreaManagement@sa.gov.au to find out more.
Status: Final plan in preparation.
More information
Find out what park plans, strategies and policies are already in place.
View the complete list of parks and reserves and park management plans.
