Sturt National Park

Park management activities

Understanding landscapes and geology

NPWS is dedicated to conserving the special natural assets of all its parks. The service works to ensure the expansive outback landscapes and granite tors of Sturt National Park are protected and preserved. Management and maintenance programs are in operation in this park, all of which are informed by sustainability considerations.

Preserving biodiversity

Sturt National Park upholds its biodiversity by protecting vulnerable, threatened and endangered species. Conservation activities are frequently carried out, and include monitoring and data collection. NPWS consults on issues potentially affecting biodiversity within the area, and implements programs in relation to this.

Managing weeds, pest animals and other threats

Pests and weeds have a significant impact to the ecosystems within Sturt National Park. NPWS carries out risk assessments for new and emerging weeds as well as fox and wild dog control to protect biodiversity in this park.

Historic heritage in our parks and reserves

Sturt National Park is home to a wealth of historic heritage, and NPWS is committed to its protection. Raising public awareness of the park’s history and cultural significance is a key priority, and interpretive and educational events are ongoing. Historic structure maintenance is carried out in this park, along with conservation assessments and the surveying and recording of heritage assets.

Conserving our Aboriginal culture

Sturt National Park is home to a number of significant but fragile Aboriginal sites. NPWS liaises regularly with local land councils and involves the Aboriginal community in site management. Conservation assessments and impact surveys are regularly carried out, along with concerted efforts to protect and preserve these sites. NPWS promotes research into park heritage, and interpretive displays are maintained to promote greater appreciation of Aboriginal culture.

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.