FAQs

Park management plans are the main strategic documents used to manage protected areas in South Australia. They set the strategic direction, contain information on park values and threats, and outline the objectives and strategies for how parks will be managed.

Kauwi-marnirla–Field River Conservation Park will be managed to achieve the objectives of the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1972 (the Act). These objectives ensure that the park is managed primarily for conservation, while supporting public use, enjoyment and education about the park’s purpose and significance.

The Kauwi-marnirla–Field River Conservation Park was proclaimed in November 2024. In accordance with the Act, the Minister for Climate, Environment and Water is responsible for preparing a plan of management after the constitution of a reserve.

Park management plans are strategic documents that provide a high-level overview of how parks will be managed. Under the Act, a park must be managed in accordance with the provisions in the relevant park management plan. 

The Kauwi-marnirla–Field River Conservation Park Draft Management Plan identifies three themes, each with objectives and strategies that outline management priorities. The specific actions required to deliver the strategies are planned at the park operations level in accordance with resources available. 

The draft Management Plan provides for the development of walking and shared use trails including signage, trail heads and basic seating. Strategic public access and car parking locations will be considered in collaboration with local government. Community sentiment and visitation to the park will be monitored to assess the demand on facilities, and potential impacts on park neighbours.

At the conclusion of the 3-month consultation period, feedback received will be collated and analysed and used in the development of the final Management Plan.

The final Management Plan, along with all community feedback, will then be submitted to the Parks and Wilderness Council for advice, before being submitted to the Minister for Climate, Environment and Water for adoption in mid-2026.

You can have your say by:

• completing the survey 
• emailing a written submission using the subject heading 'Kawi-marnirla–Field River' to: DEWProtectedAreaManagement@sa.gov.au 
• posting a written submission to: 

Protected Area Policy

Department for Environment and Water

GPO Box 1047

ADELAIDE SA 5001