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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:

Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary Management Plan

The Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary 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 Friday 28 June 2024. A copy of the draft plan is available here.

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

Status: Draft plan released for public consultation.


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

The Dingley Dell Conservation Park 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 Friday 6 September 2024. A copy of the draft plan is available here.

Contact Planning and Policy Officer, Park Management Program Andrew Raymond at DEWProtectedAreaManagement@sa.gov.au to find out more.

Status: Draft plan released for public consultation.


Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre National Park Management Plan

The Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre National Park 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 Friday 19 July 2024. A copy of the draft plan is available here.

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

Status: Draft plan released for public consultation.


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

Public consultation on the draft amendments to 31 management plans has closed. The changes aim to better manage total grazing pressure impacts on conservation values in parks across South Australia. The final plan amendments are being prepared.

Status: Final amendments in preparation.


Northern Lofty Woodland Parks Management Plan

A draft 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 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 2 September 2024. A copy of the draft plan is available here.

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

Status: Draft plan released for public consultation.


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.

Public consultation on the Parks of Eastern Kangaroo Island Draft Management Plan has closed and the final plan is being prepared.

Contact Park Planning Officer, Jacob Arnold on DEWProtectedAreaManagement@sa.gov.au for more information.

Status: Final plan in preparation.


Parks of Lower Eastern Eyre Peninsula Management Plan

Incorporating Memory Cove Wilderness Protection Area, Lincoln National Park, Sleaford Mere Conservation Park and Lincoln Conservation Park.

The Lower Eastern Eyre Peninsula Parks 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 Thursday 22 August 2024. A copy of the draft plan is available here.

Contact Planning and Policy Officer, Park Management Program, Andrew Raymond at DEWProtectedAreaManagement@sa.gov.au to get involved.

Status: Draft plan released for public consultation.


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

Public consultation on the draft Amendments to the Parks of Western and Central Kangaroo Island Management Plan 2022 has closed. The final plan amendments are being prepared.

Contact Kym Rumbelow, Team Leader Co-management and Park Planning on DEWProtectedAreaManagement@sa.gov.au for more information.

Status: Final amendments in preparation.


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