Fairview Conservation Park facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Fairview Conservation ParkSouth Australia |
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IUCN Category Ia (Strict Nature Reserve)
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 Fairview Conservation Park
Location in South Australia
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| Nearest town or city | Lucindale |
| Established | 13 October 1960 |
| Area | 13.94 km2 (5.4 sq mi) |
| Visitation | 'not high' (in 1994) |
| Managing authorities | Department for Environment and Water |
| See also | Protected areas of South Australia |
Fairview Conservation Park is a special protected area in South Australia. It's located in a place called Woolumbool, about 17 kilometers (10.5 miles) north of Lucindale. This park is part of the beautiful Limestone Coast region.
Fairview Conservation Park helps protect important plants and animals in their natural home. It was once known as Fairview National Park.
Park History
Fairview Conservation Park has been a protected area for a long time. It started as a wildlife reserve on October 13, 1960. This was done to protect the local animals and their habitats.
In 1967, it became Fairview National Park. Later, in 1972, it was renamed Fairview Conservation Park. This change happened when a new law, the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1972, was put in place.
In 1984, more land was added to the park. This made the conservation park even bigger. As of July 2016, the park covers about 13.94 square kilometers (5.38 square miles).
What Makes the Park Special?
Fairview Conservation Park is a unique place with different types of landscapes. It has two lagoons that often hold water. There are also large areas that get flooded during certain seasons. You can find sandy flats and ridges, as well as limestone ridges.
Plant Life
Around the edges of the lagoons, you'll see a plant called the South Australian swamp paper-bark (Melaleuca halmaturorum). There are also sedges and sandy beaches.
The areas that get flooded are covered with open heath and tussock grasslands. On the sandy flats and limestone ridges, you'll find a low, open woodland. Here, you can spot the South Australian blue gum (Eucalyptus leucoxylon) and rough-barked manna gum (Eucalyptus viminalis subsp. cygnetensis).
Visiting the Park
In 1994, not many people visited Fairview Conservation Park. It was mainly used by people from nearby towns like Naracoorte and Lucindale. They would sometimes use a picnic area.
The park is also a great spot for bushwalking. People can explore the area to study nature and observe the plants and animals.
Protecting Nature
Fairview Conservation Park is classified as an IUCN Category Ia protected area. This means it's a "Strict Nature Reserve." These types of parks are set aside mainly for scientific research or environmental monitoring. They are very carefully protected to keep nature wild and untouched.
