Chowilla Regional Reserve South Australia |
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IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources)
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Nearest town or city | Berri |
Coordinates | 33°41′47.7″S 140°51′48.9″E / 33.696583°S 140.863583°ECoordinates: 33°41′47.7″S 140°51′48.9″E / 33.696583°S 140.863583°E |
Established | 8 April 1993 |
Area | 752.21 km2 (290.4 sq mi) |
Managing authorities |
Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources Robertson Chowilla Pty Ltd |
Website | Chowilla Regional Reserve |
Footnotes | Coordinates |
See also | Protected areas of South Australia |
Chowilla Regional Reserve is protected area in the Australian state of South Australia located in the gazetted locality of Chowilla about 250 kilometres (160 mi) north-east of the state capital of Adelaide. It was proclaimed 8 April 1993 in conjunction with the Chowilla Game Reserve and has an area of 75,221 hectares (185,880 acres). ‘It protects and conserves a semi-arid environment adjacent to the Murray River. The dominant land uses of the reserve are pastoral production, conservation of natural and historic features and tourism/recreation.’
The regional reserve is classified as an IUCN Category VI protected area.