Lincoln Conservation Park facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lincoln Conservation ParkSouth Australia |
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IUCN Category VI (Managed Resource Protected Area)
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 Lincoln Conservation Park
Location in South Australia
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| Nearest town or city | Port Lincoln.< |
| Established | 11 November 1993 |
| Area | 1.034 km2 (0.4 sq mi) |
| Managing authorities | Department for Environment and Water |
| See also | Protected areas of South Australia |
Lincoln Conservation Park is a special place in South Australia. It's a "protected area" on the Eyre Peninsula, near the town of Tulka. This park is about 15 kilometers (about 9 miles) southwest of Port Lincoln. It's a place where nature is kept safe and sound.
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About Lincoln Conservation Park
Lincoln Conservation Park was officially named on December 7, 2006. Before that, it was known as Lincoln Conservation Reserve. The main reason for protecting this area is to help keep the plants and animals safe. It's important for keeping the natural variety of life in the region.
Why is it Protected?
The park helps protect many different kinds of plants and animals. It's especially important for saving the unique plants that grow there. The park helps keep the environment healthy in the area around Coffin Bay and the Jussieu Peninsula.
What's the Landscape Like?
The park has two main types of land. The eastern part has rolling hills made of limestone. Some of these hills have flat tops covered in a hard rock called laterite. The western part has sandy plains with sand dunes. You can also find coastal dunes or cliffs along the edge.
Most of the park is covered in a type of bushland called "mallee." The most common tree here is the Coastal White Mallee. You can also find a rare plant called the Purple-flowered Mallee. This plant community is very special and needs to be protected.
How is it Classified?
Lincoln Conservation Park is part of a worldwide system for protecting nature. It's called an IUCN Category VI protected area. This means it's a place where people work to protect nature while also allowing some activities that help local communities.
