Park management

Plans of management

Plans of management are legal documents we develop and maintain to guide how a park will be sustainably managed.

Statements of management intent

Statements of management intent are available for those parks and reserves without a plan of management.

Aboriginal joint management of parks

Aboriginal joint management is an arrangement between the State and Aboriginal owners and Custodians to share responsibility for the management of national parks, reserves and other areas.

Regional pest management strategies

Pests and weeds damage our environment and agriculture. Find out what we are doing to manage these threats and how you can help.

Fire management strategies

National parks and reserves in NSW have specific fire management strategies to help the National Parks and Wildlife Service manage hazard reduction activities and bushfires.

Conservation management plans

Conservation management plans provide guidance and management information to protect our natural, cultural and historic heritage.

Community engagement

National Parks and Wildlife Service engages the community and stakeholders through various projects and programs that are placed on public exhibition.

Alpine resort management

How we manage ski resorts, alpine lodges, businesses, land and leases in Kosciuszko National Park.

River red gum forests

The river red gum parks of the Riverina district in south-western NSW contain important natural habitats and ecosystems and significant cultural heritage.

Return of threatened and declining species

A network of predator-free areas is an essential part of our strategy to protect and restore our most vulnerable native species.

National Park Performance Scorecards

Tracking 8 national park sites with Ecological Health Performance Scorecards.

Horse riding management in parks

Horse riding is allowed in some national parks. We manage this to make sure recreational opportunities are balanced with the protection of park values.