Barrington Tops National Park
What we're doing
Park management activities
Barrington Tops National Park has management strategies in place to protect and conserve the values of this park. Visit the detailed park and fire management documents. Here is just some of the work we’re doing to conserve these values:
Managing weeds, pest animals and other threats
Pests and weeds have a significant impact to the ecosystems within Barrington Tops National Park. Risk assessments for new and emerging weeds are carried out as an ongoing initiative within the park. Phytophthora cinnamomi is a root-rot water mould which is a major threat to park biodiversity which is being managed with the establishment of a quarantine zone to prevent further spread. Pest management of foxes and wild dogs is an important part of the work NPWS does to protect the integrity of biodiversity which exists within Barrington Tops National Park, as well as adjoining agricultural enterprises.
Exploring World Heritage
An important part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area, the rainforests of Barrington Tops National Park are of international significance. Signage updates, both directional and designating the park’s World Heritage status, are ongoing. NPWS works alongside local Aboriginal communities in interpreting the park’s Aboriginal cultural heritage, and engages park neighbours and the wider community wherever possible.
Managing fire
NSW is one of the most bushfire prone areas in the world as a result of our climate, weather systems, vegetation and the rugged terrain. NPWS is committed to maintaining natural and cultural heritage values and minimising the likelihood and impact of bushfires via a strategic program of fire research, fire planning, hazard reduction, highly trained rapid response firefighting crews and community alerts.
Contact
- in the North Coast and Country NSW regions
Barrington Tops National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Gloucester office
02 6538 5300
Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm. - 59 Church Street, Gloucester NSW 2422
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Email: npws.barringtontops@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Gloucester office
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Scone office
02 6540 2300
Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm. - 19 Hayes Street, Scone NSW 2337
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Email: npws.barringtontops@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Scone office
Get involved
Scotch Broom control at Barrington Tops
If you enjoy the satisfaction of weeding and bush regeneration, join up for our battle with the formidable Scotch Broom. You’ll spend up to 4 days volunteering and camping in Barrington Tops National Park.
Donate to NSW National Parks
Valuable conservation work is being done in our national parks through the Foundation for National Parks and Wildlife, a not-for-profit organisation with the mission to care for Australia’s native plants, animals and cultural heritage.