Tag: National Parks

A New Direction for NSW Parks — Urgency, Ambition and Practical Paths Forward

Posted by on in Spring 2026, UncategorizedLeave a comment

Warwick Pearse and Ross McDonnell

Urgent, practical and hopeful: the NPA sets out how a reimagined National Parks Establishment Plan can protect and restore coastal, forest and fertile lands — fast, fairly and for the long term.

Recently, the NPA was asked to comment on a draft NPWS National Parks Establishment Plan (NPEP). Current and earlier plans have existed that give the community some guidance as to where and why reserve establishment occurs.

In response, two NPA committees (Landscape Conservation, and Park Management) met to formulate a response. Below we outline the key points.

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New Poll shows support for the Great Southern Forest

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A Pyxis poll has shown overwhelming support for the creation of new national parks and protected areas on the NSW South Coast. 

Statewide, 67 per cent of voters would support the creation of large new protected areas like the Great Southern Forest National Park proposal, with this number increasing to 72 per cent within the NSW South Coast area. 

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The Great Koala National Park Announced!

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The National Parks Association of NSW (NPA) welcomes the NSW Government’s announcement of the declaration of the Great Koala National Park. 

‘This is an incredible moment for Australia’s National Parks’, stated NPA NSW President Liz Jeremy, ‘the culmination of more than a decade of determined advocacy for the future of koalas by local communities and conservationists’.   

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Climate Change, Covid and our National Parks

Posted by on in Summer 2022Leave a comment

Brian Everingham, President, Southern Sydney Branch

The last time I walked overseas – indeed, travelled beyond the boundaries of my State – was in December 2018. At that time, within limits, one could almost describe the world as “normal”, as relatively benign, and even perhaps as welcoming. I was in Sri Lanka, visiting its national parks and soaking in the wildlife.  

I hasten to add that even on that trip there were dark clouds on the horizon. One location we visited had been devastated by the tsunami of 2004 and in Colombo, on our return, we had to negotiate our way through large protests about living conditions and corrupt governance.  

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More parks the solution to dire environmental situation

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The National Parks Association of NSW welcomes Commonwealth Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek’s commitment to protect a third of Australia’s land and the seas by 2030.

“Today’s release of the National State of the Environment Report confirms the dire condition of our natural landscapes, biodiversity and climate,” stated NPA President Dr Grahame Douglas.

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National parks are for nature conservation not development

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Polling released by the National Parks Australia Council shows the vast majority of Australians want national parks set aside for nature conservation not development.

The survey was conducted nationwide, with the protection of nature, saving threatened species, and quiet enjoyment of nature topping the list of importance for national parks and conservation areas to Australians.

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