Moody Tank Conservation Park facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Moody Tank Conservation ParkSouth Australia |
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IUCN Category III (Natural Monument)
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 Moody Tank Conservation Park
Location in South Australia
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| Nearest town or city | Cummins |
| Established | 7 December 2006 |
| Area | 78 hectares (190 acres) |
| Managing authorities | Department for Environment and Water |
| See also | Protected areas of South Australia |
Moody Tank Conservation Park is a special protected area in South Australia. It is located on the Eyre Peninsula, about 26 kilometers (16 miles) north-east of the town of Cummins. This park was created to protect important native plants and a historical site.
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About Moody Tank Conservation Park
This conservation park was officially made a protected area on December 7, 2006. It was set up under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1972. The main goal is to keep safe the unique plants that naturally grow there. It also protects a very old water tank that has historical importance. Because it is a protected park, mining is not allowed here.
What the Park Protects
Moody Tank Conservation Park is home to four main types of plant groups. One of these groups is considered threatened in South Australia. This group includes special kinds of mallee trees. These are Eucalyptus peninsularis, E. leptophylla, and E. pileata.
The park also protects many other important plant species. It provides a good home for the Granite Mudwort (Limosella granitica). This small plant is considered vulnerable across Australia.
Finding the Park
The conservation park is located in a place called Ungarra. You can get to it from its south side using a road called Yeelana Road. This road connects to the Lincoln Highway in the east and the Tod Highway in the west.
The Moody Rocks Water Tank
The park is named after the Moody Rocks Water Tank. This tank is also known as the Moody Reservoir. It is listed on the South Australian Heritage Register because it is an important historical feature.
The water tank was built in 1913. Its purpose was to supply water to steam locomotives. These trains used the railway line located just south of Yeelana Road. This railway line was a branch of the Eyre Peninsula Railway.
Park Classification
Moody Tank Conservation Park is classified as an IUCN Category III protected area. This means it is a protected area that focuses on protecting a specific natural feature. In this case, it protects the Moody Rocks Water Tank and the surrounding natural environment.
