Beachport Conservation Park facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Beachport Conservation Park South Australia
IUCN Category VI (Managed Resource Protected Area)
Beachport Conservation Park Location in South Australia
Nearest town or city	Beachport
Established	1 January 1959
Area	8.75 km2 (3.4 sq mi)
Managing authorities	Department for Environment and Water
Website	Beachport Conservation Park
See also	Protected areas of South Australia

The Beachport Conservation Park is a special protected area in South Australia. It's found in the Limestone Coast region, about 80 kilometers (50 miles) north-west of Mount Gambier. This park is right next to the town of Beachport. It used to be called the Beachport National Park.

What is Beachport Conservation Park?

The Beachport Conservation Park is a place where nature is protected. It covers an area of 8.75 square kilometers (3.38 square miles). The main goal of a conservation park is to protect the environment while also allowing people to use its natural resources in a careful, sustainable way. This means people can enjoy the park, but its plants and animals are kept safe.

History of the Park

The land that is now Beachport Conservation Park first became a protected area in 1959. It was set aside to keep its natural beauty and wildlife safe.

Becoming a National Park

• On 19 September 1968, this area was officially named the Beachport National Park. This happened under a law called the National Parks Act 1966.
• A year later, on 25 September 1969, it was also declared a historic reserve. This was done to protect any important historical sites within the park.

Changing to a Conservation Park

• On 27 April 1972, the park's name and status changed. It became the Beachport Conservation Park under a new law called the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1972. This change helped to better manage the park for both conservation and careful use.

Protecting Nature: IUCN Category VI

The Beachport Conservation Park is classified as an IUCN Category VI protected area.

What does Category VI mean?

• IUCN stands for the International Union for Conservation of Nature. It's a global organization that helps protect nature.
• Category VI means that the park is a "Protected Area with Sustainable Use of Natural Resources."
• This type of park aims to protect important ecosystems and habitats. It also allows for some activities that use natural resources, but only in a way that doesn't harm the environment in the long term. This could include things like fishing or gathering certain plants, if managed very carefully.

Past Recognition

In 1980, Beachport Conservation Park was listed on the Register of the National Estate. This register was a list of places in Australia that were important to the country's natural or cultural heritage. While the register no longer exists, being on it showed how special this park was considered.