Munga-Thirri–Simpson Desert Regional Reserve

The Munga-Thirri–Simpson Desert Regional Reserve (formerly Simpson Desert Regional Reserve) is a protected area located in the Australian state of South Australia within the gazetted locality of Simpson Desert.[2][3] The regional reserve's name was altered on 2 August 2018 by the Government of South Australia.[4] The regional reserve is classified as an IUCN Category VI protected area.[1]

For other uses, see Simpson Desert.

Munga-Thirri–Simpson Desert Regional Reserve
South Australia
IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources)[1]
Munga-Thirri–Simpson Desert Regional Reserve
Nearest town or cityOodnadatta
Coordinates26°48′17″S 137°24′37″E[1]
Established24 October 1985 (1985-10-24)[2]
Area29,239.53 km2 (11,289.4 sq mi)[2]
Managing authoritiesDepartment for Environment and Water
WebsiteMunga-Thirri–Simpson Desert Regional Reserve
See alsoProtected areas of South Australia

See also

References
  1. "Terrestrial Protected Areas of South Australia (refer 'DETAIL' tab )". CAPAD 2016. Australian Government, Department of the Environment (DoE). 2016. Retrieved 21 February 2018.
  2. "Protected Areas Information System - reserve list (as of 25 November 2014)" (PDF). Department of Environment Water and Natural Resources. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
  3. "Search result for "Simpson Desert (LOCB)" (Record no SA0067185) with the following layers selected - "Suburbs and Localities", "Place names (gazetteer)" and "Road Labels"". Property Location Browser. Government of South Australia. Archived from the original on 12 October 2016. Retrieved 21 September 2016.
  4. "National Parks and Wildlife (Simpson Desert Regional Reserve) Proclamation 2018". The South Australian Government Gazette. South Australian government. 2 August 2018. p. 2990. Retrieved 28 August 2018.


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