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Establishing new parks and protected areas

Each year we acquire new land for our parks system to protect biodiversity and cultural heritage and to provide areas for recreation.

Mallacoota Lookout, South East Corner Bioregion, a World Biosphere Reserve, Nadgee Nature Reserve

The NSW National Parks Establishment Plan sets out the conservation priorities and targets we aspire to in building the national parks system.

A snow gum (Eucalyptus pauciflora) stretches across the Thredbo River along Dead Horse Gap Track in Kosciuszko National Park

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service acquires land to establish new parks and add to existing parks and protected areas.

Crystal Shower Falls in Dorrigo National Park. Crystal Shower Falls rainforest area is of great importance to the Gumbaynggirr people. Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area Dorrigo National Park

Land acquired for the national parks system meets conservation priorities.

People paddling kayaks on Lake Innes Nature Reserve

We welcome community involvement in establishing new parks. Find out how you can get involved.

Biodiversity, country landscape between Dubbo and Newcastle

Tell us about land that you think we could acquire to expand the size and conservation value of the national parks system.

Nightcap National Park boardwalk

We acquire land for national parks to reflect and protect the wide variety of landscapes and environments in New South Wales.