Warrenben Conservation Park facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Warrenben Conservation Park South Australia
IUCN Category VI (Managed Resource Protected Area)
Warrenben Conservation Park Location in South Australia
Nearest town or city	Marion Bay.
Established	9 January 1969
Area	40.58 km2 (15.7 sq mi)
Managing authorities	Department for Environment and Water
See also	Protected areas of South Australia

Warrenben Conservation Park is a special natural area in South Australia. It's located on the Yorke Peninsula, about 12 kilometers north-east of a town called Marion Bay. This park is a protected area, which means its plants, animals, and natural features are kept safe for the future.

History of the Park

This land became a protected area a long time ago.

• On January 9, 1969, it was first called Warrenben National Park.
• Later, on April 27, 1972, its name changed to Warrenben Conservation Park. This change happened under a law called the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1972.
• As of 2018, the park covers about 40.58 square kilometers. That's a pretty big area dedicated to nature!

Why Warrenben Park is Important

Warrenben Conservation Park is very important for protecting nature on the southern part of the Yorke Peninsula. It works together with another nearby park, Innes National Park, to save a large part of the natural environment.

Park Landscape

The park has gentle, rolling plains made of limestone. It also has low sand dunes that are now stable and covered with plants. These areas are full of different types of plants, including:

• Mallee trees
• Tea-tree bushes
• Some sheoak woodlands

Home for Special Wildlife

This park is a safe home for several rare and threatened species. These are animals and plants that need extra protection to survive.

• Annual Candles (Stackhousia): This is a plant that is vulnerable both in Australia and in South Australia.
• Goldsack’s Leek-orchid (Prasophyllum goldsackii): This is a rare orchid found in South Australia.
• Malleefowl: This unique bird is vulnerable across Australia and in South Australia. It builds large mounds to incubate its eggs.
• Western Whipbird (Psophodes nigrogularis leucogaster): This bird is also vulnerable in Australia and South Australia.

Park Protection Status

Warrenben Conservation Park is classified as an IUCN Category Ia protected area. This means it's a very strict nature reserve, managed mainly for scientific research and to protect wilderness. It's one of the highest levels of protection for natural areas.