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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  • Janey O'Connor
    answered 2025-09-23 22:24:31 +1000
    Q: What is your second biggest concern?
    A: Poor fencing
  • Janey O'Connor
    answered 2025-09-23 22:24:21 +1000
    Q: While all may be important, what is your biggest concern about turning pastoral stations into National Parks?
    A: High purchase prices stopping new farmers
  • Janey O'Connor
    answered 2025-09-23 22:23:58 +1000
    Q: Do you support creating more National Parks in western NSW?
    A: No
  • Janey O'Connor
    answered 2025-09-23 22:23:52 +1000
    Q: Have you seen any environmental benefits from National Parks? (e.g. protecting native species)
    A: No
  • Janey O'Connor
    answered 2025-09-23 22:23:45 +1000
    Q: Have you seen any economic benefits from National Parks in your area? (e.g. tourism)
    A: No
  • Janey O'Connor
    answered 2025-09-23 22:23:36 +1000
    Q: Are you happy with how National Parks are currently managed in western NSW?
    A: No
  • Leonie McCosker
    answered 2025-09-23 16:40:19 +1000
    Q: Is there anything else you'd like to share?
    A: I understand the need for National Parks to help protect our native animals. I don’t know if the ‘30 by 30 approach’ is the answer. But I believe some studies show that many of Australia’s native animal species numbers improve without being cleared for grazing or pastoral purposes – but so do some feral animal species.
    Management of the land is vital.
  • Leonie McCosker
    answered 2025-09-23 16:27:54 +1000
    Q: Would you be interested in being paid to improve the environment on your own land under a Conservation Agreement?
    A: No
  • Leonie McCosker
    answered 2025-09-23 16:27:46 +1000
    Q: What would make you more supportive of western National Parks?
    A: Better communication with nearby landholders
  • Leonie McCosker
    answered 2025-09-23 16:27:27 +1000
    Q: What would help most with controlling feral animals?
    A: Making National Parks keep fences in good condition
  • Leonie McCosker
    answered 2025-09-23 16:27:13 +1000
    Q: What is your third biggest concern?
    A: Poor fencing
  • Leonie McCosker
    answered 2025-09-23 16:27:04 +1000
    Q: What is your second biggest concern?
    A: High purchase prices stopping new farmers
  • Leonie McCosker
    answered 2025-09-23 16:26:44 +1000
    Q: While all may be important, what is your biggest concern about turning pastoral stations into National Parks?
    A: Feral animals getting out of control
  • Leonie McCosker
    answered 2025-09-23 16:26:27 +1000
    Q: Do you support creating more National Parks in western NSW?
    A: No
  • Leonie McCosker
    answered 2025-09-23 16:26:19 +1000
    Q: Have you seen any environmental benefits from National Parks? (e.g. protecting native species)
    A: No
  • Leonie McCosker
    answered 2025-09-23 16:24:51 +1000
    Q: Have you seen any economic benefits from National Parks in your area? (e.g. tourism)
    A: No
  • Leonie McCosker
    answered 2025-09-23 16:24:01 +1000
    Q: Are you happy with how National Parks are currently managed in western NSW?
    A: No
  • Jennifer Maher
    answered 2025-09-23 14:31:50 +1000
    Q: Is there anything else you'd like to share?
    A: Two local national parks are no longer welcoming the public and are a large waste of good agricultural land and resources. These parks are overrun by feral animals (namely pigs) and are no longer something that we can enjoy.
  • Jennifer Maher
    answered 2025-09-23 14:30:31 +1000
    Q: Would you be interested in being paid to improve the environment on your own land under a Conservation Agreement?
    A: No
  • Jennifer Maher
    answered 2025-09-23 14:30:07 +1000
    Q: What would make you more supportive of western National Parks?
    A: Better communication with nearby landholders
  • Jennifer Maher
    answered 2025-09-23 14:29:59 +1000
    Q: What would help most with controlling feral animals?
    A: Allowing conservation hunting in western National Parks
  • Jennifer Maher
    answered 2025-09-23 14:29:50 +1000
    Q: What is your third biggest concern?
    A: High purchase prices stopping new farmers
  • Jennifer Maher
    answered 2025-09-23 14:29:42 +1000
    Q: What is your second biggest concern?
    A: Feral animals getting out of control
  • Nick Mckenzie
    answered 2025-09-23 14:29:28 +1000
    Q: Would you be interested in being paid to improve the environment on your own land under a Conservation Agreement?
    A: No
  • Jennifer Maher
    answered 2025-09-23 14:29:25 +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
  • Jennifer Maher
    answered 2025-09-23 14:29:09 +1000
    Q: Do you support creating more National Parks in western NSW?
    A: No
  • Jennifer Maher
    answered 2025-09-23 14:28:50 +1000
    Q: Have you seen any environmental benefits from National Parks? (e.g. protecting native species)
    A: No
  • Nick Mckenzie
    answered 2025-09-23 14:28:48 +1000
    Q: What would make you more supportive of western National Parks?
    A: Requiring them to maintain fences
  • Jennifer Maher
    answered 2025-09-23 14:28:41 +1000
    Q: Have you seen any economic benefits from National Parks in your area? (e.g. tourism)
    A: No
  • Jennifer Maher
    answered 2025-09-23 14:28:34 +1000
    Q: Are you happy with how National Parks are currently managed in western NSW?
    A: No