Queanbeyan Nature Reserve draft plan of management: public consultation

Located in the Southern Tablelands, Queanbeyan Nature Reserve protects critically endangered natural temperate grassland and box-gum grassy woodland ecological communities and a range of threatened component species.

Plans of management explained

Parks and reserves established under the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 need to have a plan of management. The plan includes information on important park values and provides directions for future management.

Once the plan is adopted, no management operations can be undertaken in the parks unless they are consistent with the plan.

Plans of management may be amended to support changes to park management or proposed works.

Reasons for updated plan

The draft plan of management has been developed to replace the 1999 plan of management and to guide the management of 68 hectares of critically endangered natural temperate grassland and box-gum grassy woodland added to the reserve in 2004. 

Finalisation of the plan

After the public exhibition period ends, the Southern Ranges Regional Advisory Committee will review this draft plan and all submissions. The committee may provide advice to the Minister for the Environment.

The Minister considers the plan, submissions and advice, makes any necessary changes and decides whether to adopt the plan under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974.

If adopted by the Minister, the new plan of management will be published on the Search plans of management webpage. All operations undertaken in the parks must be consistent with the new plan of management.

Have your say

Submissions must be lodged before 5:00 pm on 9 June 2026.

You can make your written submission in any of the following ways:

• Use the online feedback form below.
• Email your feedback to [email protected].
• Post your feedback to –
  Manager, NPWS Planning and Assessment
  Locked Bag 5022
  Parramatta NSW 2124.

Our response to your feedback will be based on the merits of the ideas and issues you raise rather than how many submissions make similar points. Feedback is most effective when we understand your ideas and the outcomes you want for park management. 

Some suggestions to help you write your submission are:

• write clearly and be specific about the issues that concern you
• note which part or section of the document your comments relate to
• give reasoning that supports your points – this makes it easier for us to understand and consider your ideas
• tell us exactly what you agree or disagree with and explain why
• if you can, suggest solutions or other ways to manage the issue.