Yeldulknie Conservation Park facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Yeldulknie Conservation Park South Australia
IUCN Category Ia (Strict Nature Reserve)
Yeldulknie Conservation Park Location in South Australia
Nearest town or city	Cleve
Established	21 September 1989 (1989-09-21)
Area	32.83 km2 (12.7 sq mi)
Managing authorities	Department for Environment and Water
See also	Protected areas of South Australia

Yeldulknie Conservation Park is a special protected area in the Australian state of South Australia. It is located on the Eyre Peninsula, near the town of Cleve. The park helps to protect important natural areas and wildlife. It covers about 32.83 square kilometers.

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This park was officially created on September 21, 1989. It was set up under a state law called the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1972. The park's name comes from the nearby Yeldulkinie Reservoir.

Protecting Nature

Yeldulknie Conservation Park is known for its "mallee woodlands." Mallee woodlands are a type of forest where many trees grow from a single root system. These trees are often short and bushy.

Home to Special Plants

The park is an important place for a plant called Acacia praemorsa, also known as Senna Wattle. This plant is considered "Vulnerable." This means it is at risk of disappearing if we don't protect it. It is listed on a special Australian list of threatened species.

Why is it Protected?

Yeldulknie Conservation Park is classified as an IUCN Category IA protected area. This is the highest level of protection. It means the park is a "Strict Nature Reserve." These areas are kept as wild as possible. They are mainly for scientific research and environmental monitoring. This helps scientists study nature without much human disturbance.