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Quick facts for kids Lake Frome Regional Reserve South Australia
IUCN Category VI (Managed Resource Protected Area)
Lake Frome Regional Reserve Location in South Australia
Nearest town or city	Hawker
Established	19 December 1991
Area	2,582.40 km² (997.1 sq mi)
Managing authorities	Department for Environment and Water
See also	Protected areas of South Australia

Lake Frome Regional Reserve is a special protected area in South Australia. It is located about 750 kilometers (466 miles) northeast of Adelaide. This reserve covers the entire area of Lake Frome, which is a very large lake.

Lake Frome is an endorheic lake. This means it is a closed basin, and water flows into it but does not flow out to the ocean. Instead, water leaves mainly by evaporation. The reserve covers an area of 2,582.40 square kilometers (997.1 square miles).

Why is Lake Frome Protected?

The Lake Frome Regional Reserve was created on December 19, 1991. Its main goal is to help protect the land next to the Vulkathunha-Gammon Ranges National Park. It also protects a large, dry salt lake system. This area is very important for its unique geology.

What is a Regional Reserve?

The main purpose of this reserve is to protect its plants, animals, and cultural heritage. It is classified as an IUCN Category VI protected area. This means it is a place where natural resources can be used sustainably, but conservation is still the top priority.

Since 2013, the reserve has been part of the official area known as Lake Frome. This helps manage and identify the region more clearly.

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