Munga-Thirri–Simpson Desert Regional Reserve
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For other uses, see Simpson Desert.
The Munga-Thirri–Simpson Desert Regional Reserve (formerly Simpson Desert Regional Reserve) was a protected area located in the Australian state of South Australia within the gazetted locality of Simpson Desert.[2][3] The regional reserve's name was altered on 2 August 2018 by the Government of South Australia.[4] The regional reserve was classified as an IUCN Category VI protected area.[1]
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Munga-Thirri–Simpson Desert Regional Reserve South Australia | |
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IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources)[1] | |
Nearest town or city | Oodnadatta |
Coordinates | 26°48′17″S 137°24′37″E[1] |
Established | 24 October 1985 (1985-10-24)[2] |
Area | 29,239.53 km2 (11,289.4 sq mi)[2] |
Managing authorities | Department for Environment and Water |
Website | Munga-Thirri–Simpson Desert Regional Reserve |
See also | Protected areas of South Australia |
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As of November 2021[update] it was merged with the Munga-Thirri—Simpson Desert Conservation Park to create the Munga-Thirri–Simpson Desert National Park.[5][6]