Verran Tanks Conservation Park facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Verran Tanks Conservation Park Verran, South Australia
IUCN Category III (Natural Monument)
Verran Tanks Conservation Park Location in South Australia
Nearest town or city	Rudall
Established	28 July 1983 (1983-07-28)
Area	1.19 km2 (0.5 sq mi)
Visitation	No visitor access (in 2007)
Managing authorities	Department for Environment and Water
See also	Protected areas of South Australia

Verran Tanks Conservation Park is a special protected area in South Australia, Australia. It's located on the Eyre Peninsula in a place called Verran. This park is about 105 kilometers (65 miles) north of Port Lincoln and 55 kilometers (34 miles) southeast of Lock.

What is Verran Tanks Conservation Park?

Verran Tanks Conservation Park is a place where nature is protected. It was officially created on July 28, 1983. The main reason it was set up was to save the natural plants and trees that grow there. This land used to be a water reserve, meaning it was used to store water.

Why is it Called Verran Tanks?

The park gets its name from a water storage area nearby, which is known as the "Verran Tank." This tank was important for the local area.

Why Protect This Area?

The park was created under a law called the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1972. This law helps protect important natural places in South Australia. The goal for Verran Tanks was to keep the original plants safe. This is important because these plants are part of the local ecosystem.

Plants and Animals You Might Find

In 2007, experts described Verran Tanks Conservation Park as having mostly "mallee" trees and "shrubland." Mallee is a type of eucalyptus tree that grows with many stems from the ground.

Special Plants in the Park

The park is home to some very important plants:

• There's a type of mallee tree called Eucalyptus peninsularis. This group of trees is considered an "endangered ecosystem" in South Australia. This means it's very rare and needs protection.
• Four other plant species that are "state rare" have also been found here. These include the six-nerve spine-bush (Acacia hexaneura), Levenhookia stipitata, the rasp daisy-bush (Olearia picridifolia), and the tawny leek-orchid (Prasophyllum constrictum). These plants are special because they are not found in many other places.

Visiting the Park

As of 2007, there was no way for visitors to go inside Verran Tanks Conservation Park. There were also no plans to create paths or access for people to visit the park's interior. This means it's a place mainly for nature to thrive without human disturbance.

How is it Protected?

The park is classified as an IUCN Category III protected area. This means it's recognized internationally for its importance in protecting natural features.