Langidoon-Metford State Conservation Area

Park management activities

Managing weeds, pests and animals

Weeds, pests and feral animals pose a significant threat to the native flora, fauna and ecological communities present within Langidoon-Metford State Conservation Area. NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) carries out risk assessments for new and emerging weeds, as well as fox, wild dog and destocking control, to protect biodiversity in this park.

Preserving biodiversity

Langidoon-Metford State Conservation Area is a refuge for 14 threatened animal species and 2 threatened plant species, as well as the threatened nelia shrubland ecosystem. To prevent large feral herbivores from endangering these threatened species destocking has occurred across the park. This will lead to a natural regeneration over the next few years and decades, improving the park's ecology and natural features over time.

Conserving Aboriginal culture

Langidoon-Metford State Conservation Area contains hundreds of sites significant to Aboriginal cultural. NPWS liaises regularly with Local Aboriginal Land Councils and involves the Aboriginal community in site management. Conservation assessments and impact surveys are regularly carried out, along with focused efforts to protect and preserve these sites. NPWS also promotes research into the reserve's traditional connections, and interpretive displays are maintained to further grow appreciation of Aboriginal culture.

Understanding landscapes and geology

NPWS is dedicated to conserving the special natural assets of all its parks. Management and maintenance programs are in operation in this park, informed by sustainability considerations, to ensure the expansive outback landscapes are preserved and kept in excellent condition.

Developing visitor facilities and experiences

As an important area of conservation and cultural significance, NPWS is adding new facilities and infrastructure to Langidoon-Metford State Conservation Area. These facilities and attractions will improve access to the park, supporting the role it plays with local communities and allowing greater visitation and more rewarding experiences.

Preserving the park’s historic heritage

Historic heritage is evident at several sites within Langidoon-Metford State Conservation Area, including the remains of old houses, woolsheds and stockyards, as well as machinery and scattered artefacts. NPWS promotes interpretive and educational events to raise public awareness of the park's history and cultural significance, and carries out maintenance on historic structures in this park along with conservation assessments and surveys of heritage assets.

Managing fire

NSW is one of the most bushfire prone areas in the world because of our climate, weather systems, vegetation and rugged terrain. NPWS is committed to maintaining natural and cultural values and minimising the likelihood and impact of bushfires. This is achieved via a strategic program of fire research, fire planning, hazard reduction, firefighting training and community alerts.