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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  • Michael Watson
    answered 2025-10-24 11:25:17 +1100
    Q: Are you happy with how National Parks are currently managed in western NSW?
    A: Yes
  • Hardy Tesseyman
    answered 2025-10-02 06:22:24 +1000
    Q: Would you be interested in being paid to improve the environment on your own land under a Conservation Agreement?
    A: Yes
  • Hardy Tesseyman
    answered 2025-10-02 06:21:44 +1000
    Q: What would make you more supportive of western National Parks?
    A: Stopping purchases above market value
  • Hardy Tesseyman
    answered 2025-10-02 06:20:49 +1000
    Q: What would help most with controlling feral animals?
    A: Allowing conservation hunting in western National Parks
  • Hardy Tesseyman
    answered 2025-10-02 06:20:35 +1000
    Q: What is your third biggest concern?
    A: Feral animals getting out of control
  • Hardy Tesseyman
    answered 2025-10-02 06:20:12 +1000
    Q: What is your second biggest concern?
    A: High purchase prices stopping new farmers
  • Hardy Tesseyman
    answered 2025-10-02 06:20:02 +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
  • Hardy Tesseyman
    answered 2025-10-02 06:18:19 +1000
    Q: Do you support creating more National Parks in western NSW?
    A: No
  • Hardy Tesseyman
    answered 2025-10-02 06:17:49 +1000
    Q: Have you seen any environmental benefits from National Parks? (e.g. protecting native species)
    A: No
  • Hardy Tesseyman
    answered 2025-10-02 06:17:42 +1000
    Q: Have you seen any economic benefits from National Parks in your area? (e.g. tourism)
    A: No
  • Hardy Tesseyman
    answered 2025-10-02 06:17:34 +1000
    Q: Are you happy with how National Parks are currently managed in western NSW?
    A: No
  • Ben Crozier
    answered 2025-10-01 14:18:07 +1000
    Q: Is there anything else you'd like to share?
    A: It appears whoever has the cheque book in the parks department does not care how much money they waste purchasing these places. In serveral instances since 2016 they have bidded at 50% above market value. This has artificially inflated prices to the point that the profit margin is negative if you have to borrow the money. The dream for the average person in the west is dead.
  • Ben Crozier
    answered 2025-10-01 14:05:05 +1000
    Q: Would you be interested in being paid to improve the environment on your own land under a Conservation Agreement?
    A: Yes
  • Ben Crozier
    answered 2025-10-01 14:04:53 +1000
    Q: What would make you more supportive of western National Parks?
    A: Stopping purchases above market value
  • Ben Crozier
    answered 2025-10-01 14:04:32 +1000
    Q: What would help most with controlling feral animals?
    A: Allowing conservation hunting in western National Parks
  • Ben Crozier
    answered 2025-10-01 14:04:04 +1000
    Q: What is your second biggest concern?
    A: Losing a pastoral business that helps the local economy
  • Ben Crozier
    answered 2025-10-01 14:03:46 +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
  • Ben Crozier
    answered 2025-10-01 14:03:27 +1000
    Q: Do you support creating more National Parks in western NSW?
    A: No
  • Ben Crozier
    answered 2025-10-01 14:03:19 +1000
    Q: Have you seen any environmental benefits from National Parks? (e.g. protecting native species)
    A: No
  • Ben Crozier
    answered 2025-10-01 14:02:55 +1000
    Q: Have you seen any economic benefits from National Parks in your area? (e.g. tourism)
    A: No
  • Ben Crozier
    answered 2025-10-01 14:02:45 +1000
    Q: Are you happy with how National Parks are currently managed in western NSW?
    A: No
  • Helen Hunt
    answered 2025-09-30 06:41:41 +1000
    Q: Would you be interested in being paid to improve the environment on your own land under a Conservation Agreement?
    A: No
  • Helen Hunt
    answered 2025-09-30 06:41:28 +1000
    Q: What would make you more supportive of western National Parks?
    A: Clearer rules for converting pastoral stations to parks
  • Helen Hunt
    answered 2025-09-30 06:40:57 +1000
    Q: What would help most with controlling feral animals?
    A: Making National Parks keep fences in good condition
  • Helen Hunt
    answered 2025-09-30 06:40:31 +1000
    Q: What is your third biggest concern?
    A: Councils losing rates income
  • Helen Hunt
    answered 2025-09-30 06:40:20 +1000
    Q: What is your second biggest concern?
    A: Losing a pastoral business that helps the local economy
  • Helen Hunt
    answered 2025-09-30 06:40:01 +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
  • Helen Hunt
    answered 2025-09-30 06:39:28 +1000
    Q: Do you support creating more National Parks in western NSW?
    A: No
  • Helen Hunt
    answered 2025-09-30 06:39:18 +1000
    Q: Have you seen any environmental benefits from National Parks? (e.g. protecting native species)
    A: No
  • Helen Hunt
    answered 2025-09-30 06:39:05 +1000
    Q: Have you seen any economic benefits from National Parks in your area? (e.g. tourism)
    A: Yes