Custon Conservation Park facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Custon Conservation ParkSouth Australia |
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IUCN Category III (Natural Monument)
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 Custon Conservation Park
Location in South Australia
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| Nearest town or city | Wolseley |
| Established | 8 March 2007 |
| Area | 64 hectares (160 acres) |
| Managing authorities | Department for Environment and Water |
| See also | Protected areas of South Australia |
Custon Conservation Park is a special place in South Australia. It is a protected area, which means it is kept safe to protect its natural environment. This park is located in a region called the Limestone Coast.
You can find the park in the area known as Custon. It is about 8 kilometers (5 miles) south of the town of Wolseley. It is also about 20 kilometers (12 miles) south of Bordertown.
About Custon Conservation Park
Custon Conservation Park covers an area of about 64 hectares (158 acres). That is roughly the size of 120 football fields! The park was first created in 2007. More land was added to it in 2016 to make it bigger.
The park is bordered by Bangham Road on its west side. Pier Point Road runs along its northern side.
Why is Custon Park Protected?
This park is very important because it protects a special type of forest. This forest is called a "grassy woodland." It has tall trees and a grassy ground layer.
The main trees you will see here are called grey box and buloke. The grey box trees in this area are considered 'Endangered'. This means there are not many of them left, and they need to be protected. The buloke trees also grow strongly alongside the grey box.
To help the grey box trees and the woodland stay healthy, park managers sometimes use controlled fires. These small, planned fires help to manage the plants and keep the ecosystem balanced.
What Does "Protected Area" Mean?
Custon Conservation Park is listed as an IUCN Category III protected area. This means it is recognized internationally as a natural monument or feature. It is protected mainly for its unique natural features and to help people enjoy and learn about nature.
