Geegeela Conservation Park facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Geegeela Conservation ParkSouth Australia |
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IUCN Category III (Natural Monument)
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 Geegeela Conservation Park
Location in South Australia
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| Nearest town or city | Frances |
| Established | 21 July 2005 |
| Area | 8.58 km2 (3.3 sq mi) |
| Visitation | ‘few visitors’ (in 2005) |
| Managing authorities | Department for Environment and Water |
| Website | Geegeela Conservation Park |
| See also | Protected areas of South Australia |
Geegeela Conservation Park is a special protected area in South Australia. It's a place where nature is kept safe. You can find it in the south-east part of the state. It's about 277 kilometers (172 miles) north-west of Adelaide. The park is also about 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) north-west of a town called Frances.
About Geegeela Conservation Park
Geegeela Conservation Park is a protected area. This means its plants and animals are kept safe. The park is located in a place called Bangham. It covers an area of 8.58 square kilometers (about 3.3 square miles).
How it Became a Park
The land for the park was bought with help from the Australian Government. It became a conservation park on July 21, 2005. This happened under a law called the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1972.
The name "Geegeela" comes from the local area. It's named after the "Hundred of Geegeela" and an old homestead called "Geegeela Old Station."
Before it was a park, parts of this land were used for farming. In the 1960s, some areas were cleared for grazing animals. Later, people tried to grow crops, but it wasn't very successful.
Farming stopped, and the land was allowed to grow back naturally. In 1986, it became a "private Heritage Agreement area." This helped protect the native plants. In the early 1990s, new owners decided to keep it as a private conservation area.
In 1992, a part of this land was officially made a "sanctuary." This meant it was protected for wildlife. This status was renewed after a short period in the early 1970s.
Plants You Might See
In 2005, experts looked at the plants in the park. They found many different types of plants. You might see areas with desert banksia heath. This is a type of shrubland.
There are also open woodlands with Blue Gum and Pink Gum trees. Other parts have Brown Stringybark trees and wetlands. You might also find small groups of rough-barked manna gum, river red gum, and buloke trees.
Animals Living Here
Many animals call Geegeela Conservation Park home. In 2005, five types of mammals were seen. There were also 90 different kinds of native birds. All these animals are important for conservation in South Australia.
One very special bird is the South-eastern Red-tailed Black Cockatoo. This bird is listed as an endangered species across Australia. This means it's very rare and needs special protection.
Visiting the Park
In 2005, not many people visited Geegeela Conservation Park. At that time, there were no special facilities for visitors. This means there were no picnic areas or walking trails.
The park is classified as an IUCN Category III protected area. This category is for natural monuments or features. It means the park protects specific natural features and their habitats.
