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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  • Nick Mckenzie
    answered 2025-09-23 14:28:08 +1000
    Q: What would help most with controlling feral animals?
    A: Baiting programs in western National Parks
  • Nick Mckenzie
    answered 2025-09-23 14:27:48 +1000
    Q: What is your third biggest concern?
    A: Losing a pastoral business that helps the local economy
  • Nick Mckenzie
    answered 2025-09-23 14:27:38 +1000
    Q: What is your second biggest concern?
    A: Losing access to roads or fire trails
  • Nick Mckenzie
    answered 2025-09-23 14:27:02 +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
  • Nick Mckenzie
    answered 2025-09-23 14:26:31 +1000
    Q: Do you support creating more National Parks in western NSW?
    A: No
  • Nick Mckenzie
    answered 2025-09-23 14:26:23 +1000
    Q: Have you seen any environmental benefits from National Parks? (e.g. protecting native species)
    A: No
  • Nick Mckenzie
    answered 2025-09-23 14:26:13 +1000
    Q: Have you seen any economic benefits from National Parks in your area? (e.g. tourism)
    A: No
  • Nick Mckenzie
    answered 2025-09-23 14:26:03 +1000
    Q: Are you happy with how National Parks are currently managed in western NSW?
    A: No
  • Bryson Lashbrook
    answered 2025-09-23 14:20:09 +1000
    Q: Is there anything else you'd like to share?
    A: The 30 by 30 approach is key to stopping our native animals from extinction. We’re a great country with some really cool animals that need protection. Without grazing pressure many species have been found to bounce back.

    Regarding fences, if the new NP fences are in poor condition, they dont fall into disrepair overnight this is a result of the previous land managers (not NPWS) not prioritising maintenance.
  • Bryson Lashbrook
    answered 2025-09-23 14:14:30 +1000
    Q: Would you be interested in being paid to improve the environment on your own land under a Conservation Agreement?
    A: Yes
  • Bryson Lashbrook
    answered 2025-09-23 14:14:24 +1000
    Q: What would make you more supportive of western National Parks?
    A: Better communication with nearby landholders
  • Bryson Lashbrook
    answered 2025-09-23 14:14:05 +1000
    Q: What would help most with controlling feral animals?
    A: Baiting programs in western National Parks
  • Bryson Lashbrook
    answered 2025-09-23 14:13:41 +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
  • Bryson Lashbrook
    answered 2025-09-23 14:12:45 +1000
    Q: Do you support creating more National Parks in western NSW?
    A: Yes
  • Bryson Lashbrook
    answered 2025-09-23 14:12:37 +1000
    Q: Have you seen any environmental benefits from National Parks? (e.g. protecting native species)
    A: Yes
  • Bryson Lashbrook
    answered 2025-09-23 14:12:29 +1000
    Q: Have you seen any economic benefits from National Parks in your area? (e.g. tourism)
    A: Yes
  • Bryson Lashbrook
    answered 2025-09-23 14:12:17 +1000
    Q: Are you happy with how National Parks are currently managed in western NSW?
    A: Yes
  • Phillip Ridge
    answered 2025-09-23 12:59:39 +1000
    Q: Is there anything else you'd like to share?
    A: The undemocratic, clandestine procuring of land using taxpayer’s funds ( our’s – district graziers and town businesses taxes) to create less profitability for taxpayers. UnAustralian !
    And the consequent erosion of community social fabric- loss of sporting, schooling , medical , and well being as population declines with land tied up as NParks.
  • Phillip Ridge
    answered 2025-09-23 12:59:37 +1000
    Q: Is there anything else you'd like to share?
    A: The undemocratic, clandestine procuring of land using taxpayer’s funds ( our’s – district graziers and town businesses taxes) to create less profitability for taxpayers. UnAustralian !
    And the consequent erosion of community social fabric- loss of sporting, schooling , medical , and well being as population declines with land tied up as NParks.
  • Phillip Ridge
    answered 2025-09-23 12:59:35 +1000
    Q: Is there anything else you'd like to share?
    A: The undemocratic, clandestine procuring of land using taxpayer’s funds ( our’s – district graziers and town businesses taxes) to create less profitability for taxpayers. UnAustralian !
    And the consequent erosion of community social fabric- loss of sporting, schooling , medical , and well being as population declines with land tied up as NParks.
  • Phillip Ridge
    answered 2025-09-23 12:51:30 +1000
    Q: Would you be interested in being paid to improve the environment on your own land under a Conservation Agreement?
    A: Yes
  • Phillip Ridge
    answered 2025-09-23 12:51:13 +1000
    Q: What would make you more supportive of western National Parks?
    A: Stopping purchases above market value
  • Phillip Ridge
    answered 2025-09-23 12:50:48 +1000
    Q: What would help most with controlling feral animals?
    A: Making National Parks keep fences in good condition
  • Phillip Ridge
    answered 2025-09-23 12:50:31 +1000
    Q: What is your third biggest concern?
    A: Losing a pastoral business that helps the local economy
  • Phillip Ridge
    answered 2025-09-23 12:50:21 +1000
    Q: What is your second biggest concern?
    A: Poor fencing
  • Phillip Ridge
    answered 2025-09-23 12:50:07 +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
  • Phillip Ridge
    answered 2025-09-23 12:49:46 +1000
    Q: Do you support creating more National Parks in western NSW?
    A: No
  • Phillip Ridge
    answered 2025-09-23 12:49:37 +1000
    Q: Have you seen any environmental benefits from National Parks? (e.g. protecting native species)
    A: No
  • Phillip Ridge
    answered 2025-09-23 12:49:26 +1000
    Q: Have you seen any economic benefits from National Parks in your area? (e.g. tourism)
    A: No
  • Phillip Ridge
    answered 2025-09-23 12:49:10 +1000
    Q: Are you happy with how National Parks are currently managed in western NSW?
    A: No