Glenrock State Conservation Area

Park management activities

Developing visitor facilities and experiences

Glenrock State Conservation Area is committed to managing and developing visitor facilities for its customers’ enjoyment, education and safety. Extensive management planning is carried out for this park, along with regular maintenance, upgrading and installation of recreational and interpretive facilities.

Understanding landscapes and geology

Glenrock State Conservation area is dedicated to the maintenance of its landscapes and ensures this in conjunction with land and native vegetation conservation and ongoing attention to visitor safety. Sites in this park are maintained and rehabilitated as required.

Managing weeds, pest animals and other threats

Weeds have a significant impact to the ecosystems within Glenrock State Conservation Area. Weed reduction of high priority weed species, such as bitou bush, as well as ongoing risk assessments for new and emerging weeds, is an important part of the work NPWS does to protect the biodiversity values of this state conservation area.

Conserving our Aboriginal culture

Glenrock State Conservation Area preserves a considerable proportion of what remains of Newcastle's physical Aboriginal heritage, and as such is highly significant to Aboriginal people. Programs are carried out in this park to survey, stabilise and protect Aboriginal heritage sites. NPWS works in partnership with the local Aboriginal community, where possible, and supports cultural activities taking place within the park.

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.

Preserving the park’s historic heritage

Glenrock State Conservation Area is recognised as a place of historical importance, and almost all the park is included on the State Heritage Register. NPWS is committed to identifying, conserving and sharing the rich history and shared heritage of the park.