Drought – National Parks Association of NSW

Helping our wildlife survive during the drought

Posted by NPA NSWon November 14, 2019November 14, 2019in frontpage, Mid North CoastLeave a comment

Dunbogan Bushcare coordinator and NPA member Sue Baker is appealing to residents across the North Coast to help our wildlife through the drought.

‘Everything from insects to large mammals is being affected. Doing it really tough are species that feed on nectar, fruit and seeds (birds, possums, gliders, bats) due to the failure of many trees and shrubs to flower; tree death and now bushfire,’ she said. ‘Bats are even feeding in the daytime and birds species turning up in areas they’re rarely seen in.

Further attacks on native vegetation in drought-stricken NSW

Posted by NPA NSWon September 11, 2019September 11, 2019in Media ReleasesLeave a comment

The National Parks Association of NSW (NPA) is alarmed at revelations that new local land clearing codes are being trialled near Walgett.

Fragile Western Landscapes – getting it right this time?

Posted by NPA NSWon December 1, 2017November 28, 2017in Summer 2017Leave a comment

^{Dr Peter Mitchell OAM, Environmental scientist}

As a participant in the recent forum ‘Safeguarding our Crown Lands’ organized by the Central Western Environment Council a sense of déjà vu set in when I considered the Western Division. This covers 40% of the State and is held in Crown leases. Mining generates twice as much money as agriculture and about as much as tourism. More money is spent in Government services than agriculture produces, and grazing generates the least benefit for the smallest number of families although it utilises the greatest area of land.