Darke Range Conservation Park facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Darke Range Conservation Park South Australia
IUCN Category VI (Managed Resource Protected Area)
Darke Range Conservation Park Location in South Australia
Nearest town or city	Darke Peak.
Established	28 November 1985 (1985-11-28)
Area	6.93 km2 (2.7 sq mi)
Managing authorities	Department for Environment and Water
See also	Protected areas of South Australia

The Darke Range Conservation Park is a special place in South Australia. It's a protected area on the Eyre Peninsula. You can find it near the town of Darke Peak, about 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) west of the town center. This park helps protect important plants and animals.

What is Darke Range Conservation Park?

Darke Range Conservation Park is a natural area. It is set aside to protect its unique environment. The park was officially created on November 28, 1985. This happened under a law called the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1972.

Where is the Park Located?

The park is located on the western side of the Darke Peak town center. It covers parts of two areas known as the Hundred of Pascoe and the Hundred of Darke. These are old ways of dividing land.

How Has the Park Grown?

More land was added to the park on September 23, 2010. This new area is just north of the original park. The reason for adding more land was very important. It helps protect special plants and animals. It also protects a type of forest called "peppermint gum woodland." This woodland is considered threatened across Australia.

The park gets its name from the Darke Range. This is a range of hills where the park is located. As of June 2016, the park covers about 6.93 square kilometers (2.68 square miles).

Why is it a Protected Area?

The Darke Range Conservation Park is classified by the IUCN. It falls under their Category VI. This means it's a protected area where people can use natural resources in a sustainable way. The main goal is to protect the environment while allowing some activities that don't harm it.