At some of these places Aboriginal cultural protocols, such as restricted access, are promoted and visitors are asked to respect the wishes of Traditional Owners. There are many places across the State that have great spiritual significance to Aboriginal first nations. For Aboriginal first nations, creation ancestors laid down the laws of the Country and bestowed a range of customary rights and obligations to the many Aboriginal Nations across our state. During the summer, the Kaurna lived along the coast, taking advantage of cool, ocean breezes.Īboriginal peoples have occupied, enjoyed and managed the lands and waters of this State for thousands of generations. Prior to European settlement, the Kaurna (Gar-na) people lived in areas like Shepherds Hill during the cooler months, using the woodlands for fire, warmth and shelter. To download flora (plants) and fauna (animals) species lists for this park, use the ‘Create Simple Species List’ tab under ‘Flora Tools’ or ‘Fauna Tools’ in NatureMaps.

The ‘friends of’ group have noted 16 different plant species in the park which have conservation ratings from uncommon to endangered. It is under constant threat not only from the competition with weeds and being overshadowed by olives but also from trampling feet and bike tyres. This plant is rare and in danger of becoming extinct. One of the most precious plants is the variable glycine, glycine tabacina, a scrambling legume with small purple pea shaped flowers. During a working bee the pale flax lily, dianella longifolia, a plant that is rare and at risk, was discovered. Over the past years, the ‘friends of’ group has removed olives, boneseed and other weeds, and have discovered a wonderful collection of native plants that have been overshadowed and crowded out by the more aggressive weeds.

Both were typical of the Adelaide region but, due to land clearing and development, the greybox, eucalyptus microcarpa, and its understorey has now diminished to the extent that this plant association has been given a high conservation rating. There are two distinct native ecosystems in the park, the red gum dominated river flats, and the greybox grassy woodland. Please contact the park via the contact details provided under the contact tab or contact the visitor service centre via email or on Facebook. However, refusal may be given if the person with the disability is unable to produce evidence the dog is an assistance dog with the appropriate training.īefore taking your assistance dog into a park that does not normally allow dogs, it is highly recommended that you contact us so we can provide you with the latest information on any potential hazards within specific parks that may affect your dog.

Assistance dogs must be appropriately restrained on a lead and remain under your effective control at all times while in a park or reserve.Īs per the dogs in parks and reserves policy, if the dog is not an accredited assistance dog, they must be trained to assist a person with a disability to alleviate that disability and meet standards of hygiene and behaviour appropriate for a dog in a public place. What to do if you find an injured animalĪssistance dogs are permitted in most public places and are therefore welcome in South Australia’s parks and reserves.What's new in South Australia's national parks.

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