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.
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Tricia Brown answered 2025-11-07 23:15:44 +1100Q: What is your third biggest concern?
A: Losing access to roads or fire trails
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Tricia Brown answered 2025-11-07 23:15:33 +1100Q: What is your second biggest concern?
A: Feral animals getting out of control
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Tricia Brown answered 2025-11-07 23:15:20 +1100Q: 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
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Tricia Brown answered 2025-11-07 23:14:37 +1100Q: Do you support creating more National Parks in western NSW?
A: No
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Tricia Brown answered 2025-11-07 23:14:26 +1100Q: Have you seen any environmental benefits from National Parks? (e.g. protecting native species)
A: No
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Tricia Brown answered 2025-11-07 23:14:16 +1100Q: Have you seen any economic benefits from National Parks in your area? (e.g. tourism)
A: No
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Tricia Brown answered 2025-11-07 23:14:04 +1100Q: Are you happy with how National Parks are currently managed in western NSW?
A: No
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Bill Patrick answered 2025-11-07 15:06:40 +1100Q: Is there anything else you'd like to share?
A: Allow greater access to the general public, especially by maintaining current tracks & trails
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Bill Patrick answered 2025-11-07 15:05:53 +1100Q: Would you be interested in being paid to improve the environment on your own land under a Conservation Agreement?
A: No
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Bill Patrick answered 2025-11-07 15:05:42 +1100Q: What would make you more supportive of western National Parks?
A: Clearer rules for converting pastoral stations to parks
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Bill Patrick answered 2025-11-07 15:05:00 +1100Q: What would help most with controlling feral animals?
A: Baiting programs in western National Parks
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Bill Patrick answered 2025-11-07 15:04:44 +1100Q: What is your third biggest concern?
A: High purchase prices stopping new farmers
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Bill Patrick answered 2025-11-07 15:04:28 +1100Q: What is your second biggest concern?
A: Losing access to roads or fire trails
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Bill Patrick answered 2025-11-07 15:04:26 +1100Q: What is your second biggest concern?
A: Losing access to roads or fire trails
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Bill Patrick answered 2025-11-07 15:04:14 +1100Q: 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
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Bill Patrick answered 2025-11-07 15:03:51 +1100Q: Do you support creating more National Parks in western NSW?
A: No
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Bill Patrick answered 2025-11-07 15:03:46 +1100Q: Have you seen any environmental benefits from National Parks? (e.g. protecting native species)
A: Yes
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Bill Patrick answered 2025-11-07 15:03:39 +1100Q: Have you seen any economic benefits from National Parks in your area? (e.g. tourism)
A: Yes
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Bill Patrick answered 2025-11-07 15:03:18 +1100Q: Are you happy with how National Parks are currently managed in western NSW?
A: No
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Ksenia Ogilvy answered 2025-11-07 12:55:20 +1100Q: Is there anything else you'd like to share?
A: Ruining local community and overall economy. Benefits of tourism as well as hiring local contractors for National Parks work on is a small benefit compared to detriment of reducing primary production industry. Australia is already in serious industry decline. We produce top quality meat and wool products out here and that should be supported for the good of the entire country not just the local area. Stations are also managed best by generational farmers as opposed to corporate buyers (the only ones that can afford to enter the market now) or rangers (who often completely fail).
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Ksenia Ogilvy answered 2025-11-07 12:50:09 +1100Q: Would you be interested in being paid to improve the environment on your own land under a Conservation Agreement?
A: No
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Ksenia Ogilvy answered 2025-11-07 12:49:48 +1100Q: What would make you more supportive of western National Parks?
A: Better communication with nearby landholders
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Ksenia Ogilvy answered 2025-11-07 12:49:31 +1100Q: What would help most with controlling feral animals?
A: Allowing conservation hunting in western National Parks
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Ksenia Ogilvy answered 2025-11-07 12:49:12 +1100Q: What is your third biggest concern?
A: High purchase prices stopping new farmers
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Ksenia Ogilvy answered 2025-11-07 12:49:05 +1100Q: What is your second biggest concern?
A: Feral animals getting out of control
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Ksenia Ogilvy answered 2025-11-07 12:48:54 +1100Q: 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
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Ksenia Ogilvy answered 2025-11-07 12:48:25 +1100Q: Do you support creating more National Parks in western NSW?
A: No
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Ksenia Ogilvy answered 2025-11-07 12:48:15 +1100Q: Have you seen any environmental benefits from National Parks? (e.g. protecting native species)
A: Yes
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Ksenia Ogilvy answered 2025-11-07 12:47:43 +1100Q: Have you seen any economic benefits from National Parks in your area? (e.g. tourism)
A: Yes
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Ksenia Ogilvy answered 2025-11-07 12:47:13 +1100Q: Are you happy with how National Parks are currently managed in western NSW?
A: No