Dharawal National Park

Park management activities

Preserving biodiversity

NPWS aims to protect the biodiversity of all parks, and Dharawal National Park is no exception. Surveying and monitoring programs in place to protect the park's threatened, endangered, vulnerable and special-interest plants and animals. These programs assist research into the distribution, habitat requirements and threats to species, populations and ecological communities within the park.

Managing weeds, pest animals and other threats

Pests and weeds have a significant impact to the ecosystems within Dharawal National Park. Risk assessments for new and emerging weeds are carried out as an ongoing initiative within the park. Pest management is an important part of the work NPWS does to protect the integrity of biodiversity which exists within the area.

Developing visitor facilities and experiences

Dharawal National Park works to keep its visitors safe and informed, and this extends to issues of access and signage. Displaying up to date, easily understandable signage is an ongoing priority in this park. Maintenance of and enhancements to facilities and infrastructure such as roads, walking tracks and viewing platforms are also carried out in this national park.

Conserving our Aboriginal culture

Dharawal National Park boasts a proud legacy of Aboriginal culture. Ongoing NPWS projects are in place to audit, monitor and maintain the condition of the park's Aboriginal sites and assets. NPWS works in conjunction with the Tharawal Local Aboriginal Land Council and other relevant Aboriginal representatives to facilitate this, and works to ensure sites are appropriately recognised, supported and conserved.

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.