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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:

Arkaroola Protection Area Management Plan

Contact Team Leader, Park Management Program Kym Rumbelow on (08) 8124 4818 or DEWProtectedAreaManagement@sa.gov.au.

Status: final plan in preparation.


Dingley Dell Conservation Park

Contact Planning and Policy Officer, Park Management Program Andrew Raymond on (08) 8124 4737 or DEWProtectedAreaManagement@sa.gov.au to get involved.

Status: draft plan in preparation.


Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre National Park Management Plan

Incorporating Elliot Price Conservation Park

Contact Team Leader, Park Management Program Kym Rumbelow on (08) 8124 4818 or DEWProtectedAreaManagement@sa.gov.au to get involved.

Status: draft plan in preparation.


Lawari Conservation Park Management Plan

Contact Team Leader, Park Management Program Kym Rumbelow on (08) 8124 4818 or DEWProtectedAreaManagement@sa.gov.au.

Status: draft plan in preparation.


Managing Total Grazing Pressure Amendments

Draft amendments to 31 management plans have been released for public consultation. The changes aim to better manage total grazing pressure impacts on conservation values in parks across South Australia.

For more information on the draft amendments and how to make a submission visit YourSay. Public consultation closes 5pm 26 May 2024. A copy of the draft plan is available here.

Status: Draft plan amendments released for public consultation


Northern Lofty Woodland Parks Management Plan

Incorporating Sandy Creek Conservation Park, Charleston Conservation Park, Cromer Conservation Park, Warren Conservation Park, Hale Conservation Park, Cudlee Creek Conservation Park and Wiljani Conservation Park.

Contact Park Planning Officer, Rebecca Brown on DEWProtectedAreaManagement@sa.gov.au to get involved.

Status: draft plan in preparation.


Nuyts Archipelago and Investigator Group Wilderness Protection Areas Management Plan

The Nuyts Archipelago and Investigator Group Wilderness Protection Areas Management Plan has been released for public consultation. For more information on the draft plan and how to make a submission visit YourSAy. Public consultation closes 5pm Monday 8 July 2024. A copy of the draft plan is available here.

Contact Planning and Policy Officer, Andrew Raymond on (08) 8124 4737 or DEWProtectedAreaManagement@sa.gov.au to get involved.

Status: Draft plan released for public consultation.


Parks of Eastern Kangaroo Island Management Plan

Incorporating Baudin, Beatrice Islet, Busby Islet, Cape Willoughby, Cygnet Estuary, Dudley, Lashmar, Lesueur, Nepean Bay, Pelican Lagoon, and Simpson conservation parks.

The Parks of Eastern Kangaroo Island Draft Management Plan has been released for public consultation. For more information on the draft plan and how to make a submission visit YourSAy. Public consultation closes 5pm Sunday 31 March 2024. A copy of the draft plan is available here.

Contact Park Planning Officer, Jacob Arnold on DEWProtectedAreaManagement@sa.gov.au to get involved.

Status: Draft plan released for public consultation.


Parks of the Lincoln National Park and Memory Cove Wilderness Protection Area Management Plan

Contact Planning and Policy Officer, Park Management Program, Andrew Raymond on (08) 8124 4737 or DEWProtectedAreaManagement@sa.gov.au to get involved.

Status: draft plan in preparation.


Small Eyre Hills and Mallee Parks Management Plan

Incorporating Yeldulknie Conservation Park, Rudall Conservation Park, Middlecamp Hills Conservation Park, Darke Range Conservation Park, Carappee Hill Conservation Park and Caralue Bluff Conservation Park.

Contact Park Planning Officer, Rebecca Brown on DEWProtectedAreaManagement@sa.gov.au to get involved.

Status: draft plan in preparation.


Amendment to Parks of Western and Central Kangaroo Island Management Plan 2022

The draft Amendments to the Parks of Western and Central Kangaroo Island Management Plan 2022 have been released for public consultation.

For more information on the draft amendments and how to make a submission visit YourSAy. Public consultation closes 5pm Monday 11 March 2024. A copy of the draft plan is available here.

Contact Kym Rumbelow, Team Leader Co-management and Park Planning on DEWProtectedAreaManagement@sa.gov.au to get involved.

Status: Draft plan amendments released for public consultation.


More information

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