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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  • Will Murray
    answered 2025-09-23 06:00:58 +1000
    Q: What is your second biggest concern?
    A: High purchase prices stopping new farmers
  • Will Murray
    answered 2025-09-23 06:00:37 +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
  • Will Murray
    answered 2025-09-23 06:00:21 +1000
    Q: Do you support creating more National Parks in western NSW?
    A: No
  • Will Murray
    answered 2025-09-23 06:00:16 +1000
    Q: Have you seen any environmental benefits from National Parks? (e.g. protecting native species)
    A: No
  • Will Murray
    answered 2025-09-23 06:00:04 +1000
    Q: Have you seen any economic benefits from National Parks in your area? (e.g. tourism)
    A: No
  • Will Murray
    answered 2025-09-23 05:59:49 +1000
    Q: Are you happy with how National Parks are currently managed in western NSW?
    A: No
  • Benjamin Rogers
    answered 2025-09-22 20:35:47 +1000
    Q: Would you be interested in being paid to improve the environment on your own land under a Conservation Agreement?
    A: No
  • Benjamin Rogers
    answered 2025-09-22 20:35:40 +1000
    Q: What would make you more supportive of western National Parks?
    A: Stopping purchases above market value
  • Benjamin Rogers
    answered 2025-09-22 20:35:22 +1000
    Q: What would help most with controlling feral animals?
    A: Baiting programs in western National Parks
  • Benjamin Rogers
    answered 2025-09-22 20:35:03 +1000
    Q: What is your third biggest concern?
    A: Feral animals getting out of control
  • Benjamin Rogers
    answered 2025-09-22 20:34:52 +1000
    Q: What is your second biggest concern?
    A: High purchase prices stopping new farmers
  • Benjamin Rogers
    answered 2025-09-22 20:34:42 +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
  • Benjamin Rogers
    answered 2025-09-22 20:34:21 +1000
    Q: Do you support creating more National Parks in western NSW?
    A: No
  • Benjamin Rogers
    answered 2025-09-22 20:34:15 +1000
    Q: Have you seen any environmental benefits from National Parks? (e.g. protecting native species)
    A: No
  • Benjamin Rogers
    answered 2025-09-22 20:34:06 +1000
    Q: Have you seen any economic benefits from National Parks in your area? (e.g. tourism)
    A: No
  • Benjamin Rogers
    answered 2025-09-22 20:33:58 +1000
    Q: Are you happy with how National Parks are currently managed in western NSW?
    A: No
  • David Greig
    answered 2025-09-22 19:47:00 +1000
    Q: Would you be interested in being paid to improve the environment on your own land under a Conservation Agreement?
    A: No
  • David Greig
    answered 2025-09-22 19:46:34 +1000
    Q: What would make you more supportive of western National Parks?
    A: Clearer rules for converting pastoral stations to parks
  • David Greig
    answered 2025-09-22 19:45:49 +1000
    Q: What would help most with controlling feral animals?
    A: Making National Parks keep fences in good condition
  • David Greig
    answered 2025-09-22 19:45:25 +1000
    Q: What is your third biggest concern?
    A: Councils losing rates income
  • David Greig
    answered 2025-09-22 19:45:10 +1000
    Q: What is your second biggest concern?
    A: Feral animals getting out of control
  • David Greig
    answered 2025-09-22 19:44:47 +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
  • David Greig
    answered 2025-09-22 19:44:17 +1000
    Q: Do you support creating more National Parks in western NSW?
    A: No
  • David Greig
    answered 2025-09-22 19:44:10 +1000
    Q: Have you seen any environmental benefits from National Parks? (e.g. protecting native species)
    A: No
  • David Greig
    answered 2025-09-22 19:44:01 +1000
    Q: Have you seen any economic benefits from National Parks in your area? (e.g. tourism)
    A: No
  • David Greig
    answered 2025-09-22 19:43:49 +1000
    Q: Are you happy with how National Parks are currently managed in western NSW?
    A: No
  • Bill Ridge
    followed this page 2025-09-22 14:09:52 +1000
  • Bill Ridge
    answered 2025-09-22 14:07:14 +1000
    Q: Is there anything else you'd like to share?
    A: Purchases of National Parks to cease immediately. As an alternative pay existing and new landholders for conservation areas on their properties while retaining private ownership.
  • Bill Ridge
    answered 2025-09-22 14:02:11 +1000
    Q: Would you be interested in being paid to improve the environment on your own land under a Conservation Agreement?
    A: Yes
  • Bill Ridge
    answered 2025-09-22 14:01:49 +1000
    Q: What would make you more supportive of western National Parks?
    A: Stopping purchases above market value