Review process for the plan of management for Kosciuszko National Park
Plans of management are prepared by the NPWS for all national parks that it manages. They are required under the National Parks and Wildlife Act. They are statutory documents that outline what can and cannot be done within the park. They outline how the park should be managed in the future to ensure that it is adequately protected.
The Kosciuszko National Park Plan of Management helps protect and enhance the park's values. It provides a framework for the NPWS and the community for the next 15-20 years.
In February 2001, the NSW Government announced that the Kosciuszko National Park Plan of Management would be reviewed. The review commenced in January 2002 and involved wide-ranging public consultation during the development of the draft plan, which was placed on public exhibition from 17 May 2004 to 3 September 2004.
The plan of management review process
See what steps were taken, and who was involved, in finalising the new plan.
The Community Forum
This forum allowed the differing views of all park interest groups to be heard, and recommended options for the management of the park.
The Independent Scientific Committee
This committee helped guide the review by documenting the park's natural, cultural, economic, recreational and social values. Download the committee's report.
The Aboriginal Working Group
This group brought together representatives from some of the many Aboriginal families and communities that have connections to the country now known as Kosciuszko National Park.
Media releases
View recent media releases about the plan of management review process.
References and publications
Download the plan of management, plus reports, information sheets, background papers and other publications that came out of the review process.
Related projects and studies
Download a study on climate change and get information on the Department of Planning Alpine Resorts Plan.
New plan of management for Kosciuszko National Park
A new plan of management has been prepared for Kosciuszko National Park. The preparation of the new plan has involved extensive consultation with the public, including Aboriginal communities, local communities, leaseholders, park staff and interested park user groups. Find out more.
Page last updated: 27 February 2011
