Southern Highlands National Park
The proposed National Park would bring together several adjoining and adjacent pieces of land that are currently overseen by different government agencies, which results in no continuity of management or care for this unique and endangered ecosystem.
Combining the forests, creeks, rivers, catchments, flora and fauna under one National Park would achieve continuity of foraging range to assist our struggling koala population to grow and survive in an otherwise fast developing environment.
As a National Park all of these lands will be protected from future logging, mining or housing developments ensuring habitat for some of the most unique creatures in the world today. In addition, the area contains cultural sites, as well as other endangered flora and fauna.
Unifying these areas as one National Park with the associated funding and management ensures that it is protected for future generations, preserving the invaluable green spaces around our growing towns.
“Native fauna does not subscribe to the boundaries that we studiously keep on our computers and ultimately mean nothing. If a Koala or Kangaroo can travel through all of these lands, should we not treat them all the same and protect them for all of us to enjoy?”
“It is not a good outcome when care is considered for animals based on parcels of land under the care of individual Government agencies.”
“The proposed National Park would bring together several adjoining and adjacent pieces of land that are currently overseen by different government agencies, which results in no continuity of management or care for this unique and endangered ecosystem.”