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1 Kuitpo forest Reserve Total fire Ban and forest Closures Facilities for Hire Established in 1898, the Kuitpo forest Reserve was the For your safety, forest reserves are closed to the public on Bookings are required for all facilities. Online bookings first of a number of forest plantations in the Mount Lofty declared Total fire Ban days and in areas where forest operations can be made at or enquire at Ranges, established to ensure a sustainable timber resource such as harvesting are being undertaken. Visitors must keep Kuitpo forest Information Centre. for South Australia. clear of logging operations and pay attention to all signs. Tinjella Hut Today, the Kuitpo forest Reserve covers an area of 3,600. hectares, of which 60% (2,100 hectares) is plantation. For your safety, forest reserves are closed to Located km south of the Kuitpo forest Information the public on days of declared total fire ban.

2 Centre. Access from Brookman Road via fire Gate CH23. The Kuitpo forest Reserve is modelled as a community forest . It is managed for sustainable commercial forestry, This restored wooden shed offers an open fireplace, solar while providing for the conservation of native flora and This forest is located within the Mount Lofty Ranges fire Ban lighting, untreated rainwater, picnic tables, 8 horse yards fauna and community use for recreation. District. For CFS fire ban information phone 1300 362 361 or and a pit toilet (note: the toilet is a shared facility with visit the CFS website. Being aware of a Total fire Ban is your campers at the Jack's Paddock Campground). Native forest reserves responsibility. Kuitpo forest Reserve contains 655 hectares of native Campfires and Barbecues vegetation protected for conservation. This includes three gazetted Native forest reserves covering 469 hectares.

3 Wood fires are permitted within the forest from 1 May to 31. October each year. Gas fires are permitted from 1 April to 30. These Native forest reserves and conservation zones are of November. high conservation value, containing a rich variety of trees, shrubs and ground cover species that provide significant Fireplaces should be cleared of all flammable material for a habitat for native birds, reptiles and mammals. distance of 4 metres. Someone must be present at all times Woodcutter's Cottage and ensure that the fire is fully extinguished before leaving. Native forest areas are an important resource for scientific Located 2 km south of the Kuitpo forest Information research and provide opportunities for activities such as Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Centre with access from Brookman Road. Set within the nature study, bird watching and bush walking.

4 Camping plantation forest , this 4 room stone cottage sleeps 11. Fires (bedding required), has solar lighting, a lounge area, Pets in the forest Gas Barbecues = Allowed during that month kitchen with gas cooking, a wood heater, untreated Dogs are welcome in plantation forest areas, provided = Prohibited during that month (on the spot fines apply) rainwater, outdoor BBQ area, 4 horse yards and a pit toilet. they are kept under direct control at all times and kept on a leash when in picnic areas or near other forest users or Rocky Creek Hut Visitors may collect wood for campfires from the plantation wildlife such as kangaroos. forest floor only, near their campsites and picnic areas. Located 13 km north of the Kuitpo forest Information Centre with access from Razorback Road via fire Gate RC3. To protect native wildlife, dogs and other pets are not It is an offence to cut down or damage standing trees or permitted in Native forest reserves .

5 Plants. Campfires are restricted to fire places located in Offering sleeping platforms for 6, solar lighting, a wood campgrounds, picnic areas and at huts. Please conserve wood heater, sink, untreated rainwater and pit toilet (shared Please be aware fox baiting programs are undertaken supplies by keeping fires small. facility), this one room stone cottage is one of the few periodically in Native forest reserves as part of regional historic buildings to survive the 1983 Ash Wednesday Fires. native wildlife protection programs. Shooting, trapping and other forms of hunting are not permitted within forest reserves . Horse Riding Forests provide extensive opportunities for enjoyable riding in a relaxed environment. Permits and fees apply when riding horses in the forest . Daily, weekly and annual permits are available from the Kuitpo forest Information Centre.

6 Kuitpo forest The network of existing fire tracks in plantation pine areas is available for riding. Horse riding is not permitted Visitor Information in Native forest reserves which have been set aside for conservation. Please avoid picnic areas and campgrounds. Consider the forest trail code on multiple use trails as you may encounter cyclists and walkers during your ride. Using Kuitpo forest Information Centre clean feed limits the chances of weeds spreading. Please Brookman Road, Meadows remove all manure and feed upon departure. South Australia 5201. Office hours: 10am - 12pm (Friday - Sunday only). forest Activities & Events Phone: (08) 8391 8800. Many organised competitions and events are held in Kuitpo Email: forest Reserve. These require the submission of an event Web: application, which are approved on a case-by-case basis. Postal: Kuitpo forest Such events may include orienteering, mountain biking, Private Mail Bag 2.

7 Horse riding, scout and school camps and organised Meadows SA 5201. motorsports. Contact the Kuitpo forest Information Centre Certified to Australian Forestry Standard AS 4708. for more information. Shooting, trapping and other forms of animal hunting are not permitted within forest reserves . Port Adelaide Mount Orienteering Prospect Torrens Grange Magill Lobethal Three permanent orienteering courses have been ADELAIDE. Richmond established within Kuitpo forest Reserve in conjunction A13. Glen Osmond Woodside N. Glenelg Mitcham 0 10km with the Orienteering Association of South Australia. Marion Crafers GULF Balhannah SCALE. Stirling Each course contains an Easy and Moderate level, ST VINCENT Blackwood Bridgewater Hahndorf Nairne providing a solid introduction to this popular recreational Rd Hallet Cove Aberfoyle M1. activity. Course maps are available from the Kuitpo forest Park B34.

8 Mount Fr M2. ee Clarendon Mt Bold Barker Information Centre. wa Reynella Reservoir Echunga y Noarlunga Callington South Firewood for Household Use Kangarilla B33. B37. Macclesfield Seasoned hardwood (cut & split) and softwood (cut McLaren Vale Rd Meadows rounds) is available for purchase by the trailer load. To Kuitpo forest Woodchester an Victor Information Centre km oo enquire about prices, collection times and availability, Br Willunga Aldinga B34 Strathalbyn Ha contact the Kuitpo forest Information Centre. Beach bo r r Ashbourne A13. B45. Ro B37. It is an offence to cut down or damage any ad Mount Myponga Compass living or standing vegetation, or to remove any Reservoir Myponga Finniss timber from a forest reserve without a permit. Milang 82 84 86 88 2 90 92 94 96 98. Kuitpo forest Reserve 12. 12. Heysen Trail He The Heysen Trail is a 1200 km y Sand Poc walking trail.

9 A section of the se L E GE ND. n trail passes through the Kuitpo ock Major sealed road Hardwood plantation forest Reserve. B34. Trail Minor sealed road Park or other reserve Mt Bold Kidman Trail Road Unsealed road or track forest hut; Shelter or shed Reservoir 10 Walking track Campground; Picnic area SA Water Reserve Road Road Heysen Trail Toilet; Fireplace NO public ENTRY field Road 10. Razor ck Boothill Duf Kidman Trail Horse riding; Walking trails Ba AD. Jupiter Road Native forest Bike trails; Lookout RO. d Razor Roa Pine and other softwoods Winery; Carpark Creek EUCALYPTS Eucalypts Trail Map and brochure produced for ForestrySA by Information correct to Nov 2014. Multi-use Trail for Back TRAIL Road Base map data copyright Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources. Datum GDA94, grid MGA94. Cut walkers, horse RC3. Road t riders and cyclists.

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