Public ConsultationsNational Parks in SA

May 2015Webinar:

26.05.15 by Horse SA

Photos: Michael Mullen

Current consultations

• Connecting residents of the North and South with Nature

• Arkaroola, Breakaways, Gawler Ranges & Flinders Ranges National Park

Photo: Michael Mullen

http://www.environment.sa.gov.au/parks/

Connecting Residents of the North & South with Nature

• THE BIG LIST: Aldinga Scrub Conservation Park, Angove Conservation Park, Anstey Hill Recreation Park, Belair National Park, Black Hill Conservation Park, Blackwood Forest Recreation Park, Brownhill Creek Recreation Park, Cleland Conservation Park (Including Waterfull Gully, Mt Lofty and Cleland Wildlife Park), Cobbler Creek Recreation Park, Eurilla Conservation Park, Ferguson Conservation Park, Giles Conservation Park, Greenhill Recreation Park, Hale Conservation Park, Hallett Cove Conservation Park, Horsnell Gully Conservation Park, Marino Conservation Park, Mark Oliphant Conservation Park, Moana Sands Conservation Park, Morialta Conservation Park, Mount George Conservation Park, O Halloran Hill Recreation Park, Onkaparinga River National Park, Onkaparinga River Recreation Park, Para Wirra Recreation Park, Scott Creek Conservation Park, Shepherds Hill Recreation Park, Sturt Gorge Recreation Park, Warren Conservation Park.

• CLOSES: MON 15 JUNE Follow the link and complete the survey. http://www.environment.sa.gov.au/haveyoursay/amlr-connecting-residents-with-nature

OR Post to: Georgia GowingCommunity Engagement OfficerDepartment of Environment, Water and Natural ResourcesLevel 9, 101 Grenfell StreetAdelaide SA 5000OR send an email to: DEWNR.ParksSAMarketing@sa.gov.au

• Horse SA Comment: Refer to next slide for submission ideas. It would be great if horse riders and supporters of horses being allowed to access parks to provide comment to this survey. Even if you have not ridden in any of these parks, or may not plan to in the short term, it is longer term and future riders that will benefit from the work that you do today. Enq: horsesa@horsesa.asn.au

Horse SA general comments - all parks

• That horse riding and the leading of a horse is permitted on made and unmade roads, fire and maintenance tracks and on recreational trails (marked on a map and identified as available for use by horse riders.)

• That where horse riders, carriage drivers or visitors leading a horse, may wish to apply for riding off formed roads, tracks and trails that an application is made and given consideration for undertaking by permit

• That permits are available for groups of 20 or more horse riders, carriage drivers or led horses, for special events, historical enactments or other identified purpose

• That horse carriage drivers may drive on formed roads and tracks where vehicles are permitted.

• That permits are available for camping overnight with horses at permitted locations

Photo: Michael Mullen

All submissions you have a choice of doing the online survey, emailing your

thoughts or writing a letter.

Who should write in?

• Horse riders, drivers, owners- to advocate for access to parks (for all horse enthusiasts, not just yourself)

• Horse clubs and commercial horse riding service providers

• Invite properties neighboring parks, historians, mountain bikers, walkers etc. to include horses in their own submissions

Photo: Michael Mullen

What do I say?

• Keep it simple

• Say what you want – it can be as specific or as strategic as you like

• Use the Horse SA dot points on slide 4 as is, or adapt to suit, add extra if you want

• Remember to add a few lines about your own story, e.g. ‘I have been riding for 20 years and horses are my passion’ or “I live near the park and would like to see more access for many more types of recreation, including horse riding”

• Thank Parks for the opportunity to provide comment

Photo: Michael Mullen

Flinders Ranges

CLOSE: Friday 31st July 2015 Flinders Ranges National Park Draft Management Plan 2015The Flinders Ranges National Park Draft Management Plan has been released for public consultation over a three month period to facilitate community input into the development of a management plan for the park in accordance with Section 38 of the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1972.Horse riding is mentioned on page 17 as a possibility by application.

Choose one of the following:

Online: http://www.environment.sa.gov.au/haveyoursay/flinders-ranges-national-park-draft-management-plan-2015 Email: DEWNRProtectedAreaManagement@sa.gov.au Post: Protected Area Management Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources GPO Box 1047 Adelaide SA 5001

Arkaroola, Breakaways & Gawler Ranges

CLOSE: Friday 31 July 2015Breakaways Conservation Park Draft Management Plan 2015• The Breakaways Conservation Park Draft Management Plan has been released for public consultation over a three month

period to facilitate community input into the development of a management plan for the park in accordance with section 38 of the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1972

• Submissions:• Online:

http://www.environment.sa.gov.au/haveyoursay/breakaways-conservation-park-draft-management-plan-2015• Email: breakaways@cpcouncil.sa.gov.au• Post: Chevahn Hoad Breakaways Co-Management Board Executive Officer District Council of Coober Pedy PO Box 425

Coober Pedy SA 5723

CLOSE: Friday 14 August 2015 Arkaroola Protection Area Management Plan The Arkaroola Protection Area Draft Management Plan 2015 has been released for public consultation over a three month period to facilitate community input into the development of a management plan for the park in accordance with the Akaroola Protection Act 2012.• Submissions:• Online: http://www.environment.sa.gov.au/haveyoursay/arkaroola-protection-area-draft-management-plan-2015 Email:

DEWNRProtectedAreaManagement@sa.gov.au Post: Protected Area Management Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources GPO Box 1047 Adelaide SA 5001

CLOSE: WEDS 8 JULY 2015Gawler Ranges National Park Draft Management Plan• The Gawler Ranges Park Advisory Committee has developed a draft management plan for Gawler Ranges National Park.

You are invited to provide your feedback and comments to the Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources• Online: http://www.environment.sa.gov.au/haveyoursay/gawler-ranges-mgmt-plan• Email: DEWNRProtectedAreaManagement@sa.gov.au Post: Protected Area Management Department of Environment,

Water and Natural Resources GPO Box 1047 Adelaide SA 5001

Plans in preparation• Innamincka Regional Reserve Management Plan

Status: seeking initial contributions.More information: Innamincka Regional Reserve factsheet

• Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre National Park Management Plan (incorporating Elliot Price Conservation Park)

Status: draft plan in preparation.• Lake Gairdner National Park Management Plan

Status: draft plan in preparation.• Naracoorte Caves World Heritage and National Park Management Plan

Status: draft plan in preparation.• Wabma Kadarbu Mound Springs Conservation Park Management Plan

Status: draft plan in preparation.

http://www.environment.sa.gov.au/parks/Home

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