Chowilla Regional Reserve facts for kids
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Quick facts for kids Chowilla Regional ReserveSouth Australia |
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IUCN Category VI (Managed Resource Protected Area)
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 Chowilla Regional Reserve
Location in South Australia
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| Nearest town or city | Berri |
| Established | 8 April 1993 |
| Area | 752.21 km2 (290.4 sq mi) |
| Managing authorities | Department for Environment and Water Robertson Chowilla Pty Ltd |
| Website | Chowilla Regional Reserve |
| See also | Protected areas of South Australia |
Chowilla Regional Reserve is protected area in the Australian state of South Australia located in the gazetted locality of Chowilla about 250 kilometres (160 mi) north-east of the state capital of Adelaide. It was proclaimed 8 April 1993 in conjunction with the Chowilla Game Reserve and has an area of 75,221 hectares (185,880 acres). ‘It protects and conserves a semi-arid environment adjacent to the Murray River. The dominant land uses of the reserve are pastoral production, conservation of natural and historic features and tourism/recreation.’
The regional reserve is classified as an IUCN Category VI protected area.
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