National Parks Survey

More and more pastoral stations in western NSW are being bought by the government and transformed into National Parks.

 

Local people are concerned that these purchases deprive communities of productive businesses. The former stations become breeding grounds for feral animals that invade neighbouring properties. Local councils also suffer as these new National Parks don’t pay rates.

 

With more National Park purchases on the horizon, Roy believes that local communities deserve better.

 

Roy wants to hear from you about what you’ve observed and the changes you’d like to see.

 

He will use your feedback to develop solutions. We should be able to get better environmental outcomes without contributing to the feral animal problem and without hollowing out local economies.

Are you happy with how National Parks are currently managed in western NSW?

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  • Angus Geddes
    answered 2025-09-24 14:44:42 +1000
    Q: What would make you more supportive of western National Parks?
    A: Clearer rules for converting pastoral stations to parks
  • Angus Geddes
    answered 2025-09-24 14:44:02 +1000
    Q: What would help most with controlling feral animals?
    A: Making National Parks keep fences in good condition
  • Angus Geddes
    answered 2025-09-24 14:43:34 +1000
    Q: What is your third biggest concern?
    A: Feral animals getting out of control
  • Angus Geddes
    answered 2025-09-24 14:43:14 +1000
    Q: What is your second biggest concern?
    A: Councils losing rates income
  • Angus Geddes
    answered 2025-09-24 14:42:33 +1000
    Q: While all may be important, what is your biggest concern about turning pastoral stations into National Parks?
    A: Losing a pastoral business that helps the local economy
  • Angus Geddes
    answered 2025-09-24 14:41:27 +1000
    Q: Do you support creating more National Parks in western NSW?
    A: No
  • Angus Geddes
    answered 2025-09-24 14:41:17 +1000
    Q: Have you seen any environmental benefits from National Parks? (e.g. protecting native species)
    A: No
  • Angus Geddes
    answered 2025-09-24 14:38:53 +1000
    Q: Have you seen any economic benefits from National Parks in your area? (e.g. tourism)
    A: Yes
  • Angus Geddes
    answered 2025-09-24 14:38:33 +1000
    Q: Are you happy with how National Parks are currently managed in western NSW?
    A: No
  • Chad Bergersen
    answered 2025-09-24 11:49:02 +1000
    Q: Would you be interested in being paid to improve the environment on your own land under a Conservation Agreement?
    A: No
  • Chad Bergersen
    answered 2025-09-24 11:48:43 +1000
    Q: What would make you more supportive of western National Parks?
    A: Making them pay rates to Councils
  • Chad Bergersen
    answered 2025-09-24 11:48:13 +1000
    Q: What would help most with controlling feral animals?
    A: Allowing conservation hunting in western National Parks
  • Chad Bergersen
    answered 2025-09-24 11:47:58 +1000
    Q: What is your third biggest concern?
    A: Feral animals getting out of control
  • Chad Bergersen
    answered 2025-09-24 11:47:41 +1000
    Q: What is your second biggest concern?
    A: High purchase prices stopping new farmers
  • Chad Bergersen
    answered 2025-09-24 11:47:32 +1000
    Q: While all may be important, what is your biggest concern about turning pastoral stations into National Parks?
    A: Losing a pastoral business that helps the local economy
  • Chad Bergersen
    answered 2025-09-24 11:47:08 +1000
    Q: Do you support creating more National Parks in western NSW?
    A: No
  • Chad Bergersen
    answered 2025-09-24 11:47:02 +1000
    Q: Have you seen any environmental benefits from National Parks? (e.g. protecting native species)
    A: No
  • Chad Bergersen
    answered 2025-09-24 11:46:51 +1000
    Q: Have you seen any economic benefits from National Parks in your area? (e.g. tourism)
    A: No
  • Chad Bergersen
    answered 2025-09-24 11:46:38 +1000
    Q: Are you happy with how National Parks are currently managed in western NSW?
    A: No
  • William Lord
    answered 2025-09-24 10:47:51 +1000
    Q: Is there anything else you'd like to share?
    A: National Parks did not introduce feral animals, that was farmers. Look what happened when the arse dropped out of the goat and deer markets, for example. Goats are breeding everywhere and deer have been spotted at Louth.
    National Parks provide employment opportunities for Aboriginal people although generally at the lowest rate of pay.
  • William Lord
    answered 2025-09-24 10:43:13 +1000
    Q: Would you be interested in being paid to improve the environment on your own land under a Conservation Agreement?
    A: Yes
  • William Lord
    answered 2025-09-24 10:42:38 +1000
    Q: What would help most with controlling feral animals?
    A: Allowing conservation hunting in western National Parks
  • William Lord
    answered 2025-09-24 10:40:57 +1000
    Q: Do you support creating more National Parks in western NSW?
    A: Yes
  • William Lord
    answered 2025-09-24 10:40:42 +1000
    Q: Have you seen any environmental benefits from National Parks? (e.g. protecting native species)
    A: No
  • William Lord
    answered 2025-09-24 10:40:19 +1000
    Q: Have you seen any economic benefits from National Parks in your area? (e.g. tourism)
    A: No
  • William Lord
    answered 2025-09-24 10:39:35 +1000
    Q: Are you happy with how National Parks are currently managed in western NSW?
    A: No
  • Janey O'Connor
    answered 2025-09-23 22:25:37 +1000
    Q: Would you be interested in being paid to improve the environment on your own land under a Conservation Agreement?
    A: Yes
  • Janey O'Connor
    answered 2025-09-23 22:25:26 +1000
    Q: What would make you more supportive of western National Parks?
    A: Stopping purchases above market value
  • Janey O'Connor
    answered 2025-09-23 22:25:08 +1000
    Q: What would help most with controlling feral animals?
    A: Allowing conservation hunting in western National Parks
  • Janey O'Connor
    answered 2025-09-23 22:24:44 +1000
    Q: What is your third biggest concern?
    A: Feral animals getting out of control