FIRE BAN EXTENDED UNTIL 14 MAY 2025
Mount Lofty Ranges
Soil dryness, high forest and scrub fuel loads, combined with predictions of no meaningful rainfall for the coming months has prompted the extension of the Mount Lofty Ranges Fire Ban District by two weeks to 14 May.
Several districts including the Mid North, Murraylands, Riverland, Lower South East, Upper South East, Yorke Peninsula, Adelaide Metropolitan and Kangaroo Island will end as scheduled on 30 April, with all other districts already out of season.
Despite the season end in sight for most districts, South Australian communities are reminded not to become complacent, as dry conditions and minimal rainfall continues to pose a risk of bushfire in the landscape throughout autumn. Check what you can and can't do during the Fire Danger Season here https://ow.ly/WbaY50VCaVg
FOREST CLOSURE, PEST ANIMAL CONTROL
05-12-2025
SECOND VALLEY FOREST
🚨 Forest Closure Notice | Second Valley Forest | 12 – 23 May 2025🚨
As part of the South Australian Feral Deer Eradication Program, some forest reserves in the Second Valley will be closed.
Operations will commence 12 – 23 May 2025 and include the following sites:
Kalamunda, Mt Hayfield (including Ingalalla Falls), Bartons (including historic ruins), Martins, Jones (including Jones Journey Trail), Middle Fence, Springs Road, Boat Harbour, Pitchers, Bedlam Flat (including Willampa Trail), Wattle Gate, Foggy Farm (east side only), Biddles, Schultz and Hutchinsons. (Note: access to the forest is allowed over weekend).
For your own safety please keep out, follow all site signage and obey instructions from staff.
The operation is being coordinated by Landscapes Hills and Fleurieu & Department of Primary Industries and Regions with support from Forestry SA, @National Parks and Wildlife Service South Australia and private landholders.
To view maps and all upcoming Forest Closures in the Mount Lofty Ranges, please visit: https://www.forestrysa.com.au/forest-management/plantation-forestry/upcoming-forest-operations-2/
For more information about the South Australian Feral Deer Eradication Program, please visit: https://pir.sa.gov.au/biosecurity/introduced_pest_animals/find_a_pest_animal/deer/sa_feral_deer_eradication_program
