Engagement information page showing proposed change

This page provided information on the proposed change to restrictions for this site that was used for community engagement. For information about the engagement and project outcomes visit the Dog on-leash and prohibited areas review main page.

Current restriction

• No current restrictions in place.

Proposed restriction

• Dogs on-leash at all times throughout bushland and walking trails.

Signage

• Proposed restrictions identified by signs at each entrance, four signs are proposed for this site.

Compliance

• Compliance will be subject to customer reports of non-compliance and investigated by a ranger.

Rationale

• We have over 400 reserves including three dedicated fenced off-leash dog parks, some with separate small and large exercise areas.

• Significant flora species have been identified in this reserve, part of which is cared for by Bush For Life program volunteers. It provides important habitat for native wildlife and is also a place for recreation, education, tourism, relaxation and sometimes spiritual connections, in short, a place for everyone! Finding a balance is important to minimise the impact on the conservation areas.

• There are more than 101 locally indigenous plant species identified at this location. Eight are of conservation significance.

• A recent bird survey identified 37 bird species, including one that is regionally uncommon and one that is listed as vulnerable in South Australia.

• North and South will be joined by a new access trail along Happy Valley Drive through the Flagstaff Hill golf club easement (700 metres long), this will increase visitors to the area which is already heavily used by dog walkers.