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.