Management Plan

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Management Of Whyalla Conservation Park
3.5 Aboriginal Heritage

The Department has an ongoing commitment to Aboriginal involvement in management of reserves, and actively seeks interests and input in order to fulfil this commitment.

Whyalla Conservation Park is located in land traditionally associated with the Pangkala people, who have interests in the Park.

Wild Dog Hill, a prominent rock outcrop in the north-west corner of the Park is significant to Aboriginal people. The feature's name originates from an Aboriginal story. Other Aboriginal sites within the Park have not been identified but are likely to be present.

Objectives

• Develop constructive relationships with Aboriginal groups who have demonstrated an interest in being involved in the management of the Park.
• Protect Aboriginal sites within the Park.

Strategies

• Provide opportunities for Aboriginal people to be involved in Park management and activities.
• Survey, record and protect Aboriginal sites within the Park in accordance with the wishes of the traditional custodians and in line with the requirements of the Aboriginal Heritage Act.

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