Kulliparu Conservation Park facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Kulliparu Conservation Park South Australia
IUCN Category VI (Managed Resource Protected Area)
Kulliparu Conservation Park Location in South Australia
Nearest town or city	Kyancutta.
Established	11 November 1993 (1993-11-11)
Area	450.03 km2 (173.8 sq mi)
Managing authorities	Department for Environment and Water
See also	Protected areas of South Australia

Kulliparu Conservation Park is a special protected area in South Australia. It is located on the Eyre Peninsula, which is a large triangle-shaped piece of land. This park helps protect nature and wildlife.

It is about 59 kilometers (about 37 miles) west of the town of Kyancutta. The park covers parts of several areas. These include Colley, Karcultaby, Mount Cooper, and Mount Damper.

About Kulliparu Conservation Park

Kulliparu Conservation Park is a place where nature is protected. It was first set aside as a conservation area in 1993. Later, in 2009, it officially became a conservation park. This change happened under a law called the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1972.

Why is it Protected?

The main reason for Kulliparu Conservation Park is to keep its natural environment safe. This includes the plants and animals that live there. Protecting these areas helps keep the Earth healthy. It also allows future generations to enjoy nature.

Size of the Park

As of 2016, Kulliparu Conservation Park covers a large area. It is about 450.03 square kilometers (about 173.76 square miles). This is a very big space for wildlife to live freely.

What is IUCN Category VI?

Kulliparu Conservation Park is known as an IUCN Category VI protected area. This means it's a place where nature is protected, but people can also use some natural resources in a careful, sustainable way. The main goal is still to protect the environment. However, it also allows for activities that don't harm the long-term health of the park.