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Rabbits, rabbits everywhere!

05 February 2015

Now is the right time for Land Managers to control rabbits, while the weather is warm and plants which rabbits feast on are dry and in short supply.

Coordinated fox baiting the key - Lower Eyre Peninsula

05 February 2015

Starting this month, eligible land managers can collect free fox baits and discuss their property baiting programs with Natural Resources Officers at a number of convenient locations across Lower Eyre Peninsula. Natural Resources Officer Lana Roediger says that it’s important for land managers to work strategically with neighbours to conduct fox baiting at the same time.

Two beaked whales strand

30 January 2015

Two beaked whales have stranded themselves and died on South Australia’s west coast. Natural Resources Eyre Peninsula Public Lands Manager Tim Hall said the two whales become stranded on the coast of Lincoln National Park on the state’s west coast overnight.

Relax in a National Park this Christmas

24 December 2014

Enjoy your Christmas holidays relaxing and unwinding with family and friends in a National Park. Natural Resources Eyre Peninsula welcomes locals and visitors back into the great outdoors and the beautiful National Parks of Lower Eyre Peninsula. Come for a day visit, pack a picnic and bring the camera. Stay longer, set up a tent and enjoy the stars.

Dive into Eyre Peninsula’s Marine Parks these holidays

23 December 2014

Why not dive into Eyre Peninsula’s marine parks these holidays and see which lies beneath the surface. Natural Resources Eyre Peninsula is encouraging locals and visitors to get back to nature and enjoy what marine parks have to offer. Marine Parks Regional Coordinator Shelley Harrison said the Eyre Peninsula region provides access to 10 of the state’s 19 marine parks, more than any other region in the state.

Enjoy a safe Christmas in one of our fabulous parks

12 December 2014

The Christmas holidays are a great time to spend with friends and family. Parks on Eyre Peninsula offer a diverse range of opportunities over this break. Catch fish, go four-wheel driving, camping, walking, bird watching, capture some great photos or just chill out – there’s so much to do in our national parks.

Swimming team go green for the environment

09 December 2014

Members of the Whyalla Stingers Swimming Squad received more than just awards for their efforts in the pool at their Annual Presentation Night this week. More than 20 squad members were awarded certificates from Natural Resources Eyre Peninsula to recognise the time they have donated to support the local environment in the past year.

Whyalla’s hills respond well to burn

09 December 2014

A recent burn in Whyalla’s Hills of the highly invasive weed fountain grass has been successful, opening up the walking trails and reducing the weed’s hold on the area.