Bushfire recovery

South Australia will be better prepared to support the preservation and re-establishment of the natural environment during and following bushfires with a new framework released today by the Wildlife and Habitat Bushfire Recovery Taskforce.

The Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail will reopen for walkers from tomorrow (December 1) for the first time since last summer’s devastating bushfires.

In its full response to the Independent Review of South Australia’s 2019/20 bushfire season, the Marshall Liberal Government has announced nearly $100 million of funding ahead of the upcoming fire danger season.

Key strategic areas across South Australia on both public and private land will be targeted as the State Government starts its spring prescribed burns season to reduce the risk of bushfires.

Free entry into Flinders Chase on Kangaroo Island has been extended until the end of August in a move designed to further support the local community and tourism economy as the island recovers from the devastating summer bushfires and COVID-19.

Almost $450,000 in community donations will be granted to 20 Wildlife Recovery Fund recipients to help wildlife and native flora recover from last summer’s devastating bushfires.

Kangaroo Island locals, business owners and visitors are invited to now share their ideas to reimagine visitor experiences in some of the island’s national parks.

Bushfire clean-up in South Australia has reached a significant milestone with the final house being cleared and ready to rebuild, helping affected communities recover as fast as possible.

Landholders, community groups and researchers can now apply for bushfire recovery grants of up to $50,000 to help re-establish native habitat and support threatened and vulnerable native animals in South Australia.