The SAAL NRM Region
The SAAL NRM region covers over 50% of the state, including some of the driest parts of South Australia. It has the largest percentage of intact ecosystems and natural biodiversity than any other NRM region in the State. The human population in this semi arid region is small (less than 2% of the State) and geographically dispersed. The region’s environmental processes are determined by irregular rainfall and other episodic weather events that rarely follow predictable annual cycles.
The most widespread production activity is pastoralism, however large mining and petroleum companies also operate in the Arid Lands. The region contains some of the State’s most environmentally significant natural resources including Conservation Reserves, National Parks as well as two great inland water systems: Lake Eyre and the Great Artesian Basin. Tourism is also important as growing numbers of people visit the region to enjoy the outback experience.
Managing NRM resources
Although the Arid Lands contain a large percentage of the State’s most valuable and unspoilt ecosystems, managing sustainable use of these natural resources is complex. The Board is delivering various regional projects in cooperation with local landholders, industry, government agencies and environmental and community groups to manage water resources, native vegetation, threatened species, weeds and feral pests. These activities aim to develop sustainable management practices, which support communities, drive business activities and address processes that threaten valuable natural resources in the region. Find out more.
Working with the Community
Working with the NRM Council
Working with South Australian NRM Boards
Working with Interstate NRM Bodies