Importance of Para Wirra Recreation Park
Para Wirra is not only important as an educational resource, but also for its conservation and recreation value. The boundary of Para Wirra is contiguous with, and forms part of a 2,573 ha block of native vegetation. As only twenty six percent (26%) of the Mount Lofty Ranges remains uncleared, a block of native vegetation of this size is important in terms of its representativeness of vegetation types, for the maintenance of diversity of animal and plant species, maintenance of water quality, and as a valuable recreational resource for the community. Para Wirra Recreation Park also provides a range of recreation opportunities consistent with its conservation significance and its importance and proximity to the expanding population of the northern metropolitan area.
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