The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has called on visitors and users of its parks and tracks to be on the lookout for stickers on the ground marking the 50th anniversary of conservation and protection of South Australia’s wildlife and environment.
The anniversary celebrations stickers are rolling out of some of the Parks’ most popular attractions to share 50 of the State’s most epic experiences, as well as offering anniversary visitors the chance to win an ultimate National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) pass worth up to $2,000.
Unveiled by the Executive Director of the NPWS, Mike Williams the anniversary prizes include a stay in the new Kangaroo Island accommodation, a park pass, family passes to all commercial sites and an outdoor equipment voucher.
Mr Williams said that since 1972 when the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1972 was created, the NPWS has been critical to the conservation and protection of native wildlife and the environment in South Australia.
“South Australia’s first national park – Belair National Park – was proclaimed in 1891 and the current Act became law almost eight decades later,” Mr Williams said.
“From the conservation of native animals and plants, to the establishment of sanctuaries and the co-management of parks, the Act has remained steadfast despite significant change across the past 50 years.”
He said South Australian parks and reserves were special places to many South Australians and deeply culturally significant to Aboriginal Peoples.
“We have an amazing network of world class national parks across South Australia and it’s fantastic to see more and more people getting outdoors and experiencing them,” Mr Williams said.
“Our state has a unique network of wilderness protection areas and marine parks and the NPWS has a proud history of protecting the environment and biodiversity within them,” he said.
“To all the rangers, volunteers, citizen scientists, campers, hikers, bikers and of course everyday visitors, thank you for helping take care of these special places.”
He said that as part of the Parks’ celebrations, it was also calling on people to share their favourite parks experience on social media.
“We would love to see your photos,” Mr Williams said.
“Be in with the chance to win by posting a photo to social media accompanied by the hashtag #NPWS50years.”
More information about the Parks anniversary party can be accessed at this PS News link.
