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Parks, reserves and protected areas within the national parks system cover a diverse range of environments that we manage for conservation.

Lands categorised as state conservation areas are reserved to protect natural and cultural heritage without restricting mining and exploration activities. These areas are reviewed every 5 years to assess whether there is still a need for the 2 uses.

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service manages 4 of these areas.

The Old Great North Road is one of the best surviving examples of our convict heritage. The World Heritage-listed section of the road occurs within Dharug National Park.

This method supports how we measure the contribution our natural environment makes to our economy and society, and helps us improve our decision making.

The Willandra Lakes Region in south-western New South Wales has been inhabited by Aboriginal people for at least 50,000 years. It contains what is probably the world’s oldest known cremation site.

The National Heritage List contains heritage places of outstanding significance to the nation. We manage 9 places that are included on this list.

We work to protect our native animals and their habitats. Learn more about some of our unique and unusual native species.

Native animals are protected by the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016.

Learn about some well-known and not so well-known NSW native animals.