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Conservation management plans for parks

Conservation management plans provide guidance and management information to protect our natural, cultural and historic heritage.

 

We work to promote the conservation, protection and sustainable management of our natural, cultural and historic heritage sites.

Conservation management plans provide a framework to facilitate decision-making about the interpretation and conservation of these sites.

These management plans often sit beside other documents, such as plans of management and cultural tourism plans.

These plans also guide the use of sites for recreation and tourism to ensure that heritage and conservation values are maintained alongside visitor involvement.

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  • A person walks up a wooden ramp towards a rustic building in an arid landscape. A bare tree stands to the left under a vibrant, partly cloudy sky.
    Historic Kinchega Woolshed, Kinchega National Park
    Historic Kinchega Woolshed, Kinchega National Park
    Image Credit: J Spencer/DPE
  • Aerial view of a lighthouse perched on a lush cliff, overlooking a vast ocean. Waves gently lap the sandy shore under a clear blue sky, conveying tranquillity.
    Smoky Cape Lighthouse, Hat Head National Park
    Smoky Cape Lighthouse, Hat Head National Park
    Image Credit: Jessica Robertson
  • Rustic wooden cabins with corrugated metal roofs sit in a serene, grassy field. Framed by autumn leaves, the scene exudes a peaceful countryside charm.
    Log huts at Currango Homestead, Kosciuszko National Park
    Currango Homestead, log huts, Kosciuszko National Park
    Image Credit: Michael Van Ewijk/DPE
  • Victorian-style house with intricate gabled roof, patterned red tiles, and ornate woodwork. Surrounded by lush greenery under a clear blue sky.
    Greycliffe House, Nielsen Park, Sydney Harbour National Park
    Greycliffe House, Nielsen Park, Sydney Harbour National Park
    Image Credit: John Yurasek/DPE
  • Sunset over a hilly landscape with a vibrant orange sky and scattered clouds. Rolling hills covered in green vegetation convey a serene and peaceful mood.
    View over Hill End Historic Site from Bald Hill lookout
    View over Hill End Historic Site from Bald Hill lookout
    Image Credit: J Spencer/OEH
  • Historic building with a weathered tin roof and chimney, labelled "Farmer's Inn," surrounded by greenery under a clear blue sky, conveying nostalgia.
    Visitor Centre, Hartley Historic Site
    Hartley Historic Site, Visitors Centre
    Image Credit: John Spencer/OEH
  • Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park Cottages: A cluster of red-roofed cottages atop a hill in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, overlooking vast bushland and water views. The image highlights the greenery and rugged terrain around the cottages.
    Cottages at Barrenjoey Headland, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
    Cottages at Barrenjoey Headland, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
    Image Credit: OEH
  • Kamay Botany Bay National Park Monument: A tall, cream-coloured historical column surrounded by a black iron fence, situated on a manicured lawn under a clear blue sky. In the background is a red colonial-style building with white roofs.
    La Perouse Monument and Museum, Kamay Botany Bay National Park
    La Perouse Monument and Museum, Kamay Botany Bay National Park
    Image Credit: A Richards/OEH
  • Cape Byron State Conservation Area Lighthouse: A scenic view of the Cape Byron Lighthouse in New South Wales, perched on a cliff surrounded by grassy slopes. The image features the lighthouse in the distance under a partly cloudy sky, with heritage-style buildings and a pathway leading toward it.
    Cape Byron Lighthouse, Cape Byron State Conservation Area
    Cape Byron Lighthouse, Cape Byron State Conservation Area
    Image Credit: David Young
  • View through an arched walkway into a sunny courtyard with a central water feature. Surrounding buildings and trees evoke a serene, historic atmosphere.
    Restored heritage buildings, Scheyville National Park
    Restored heritage buildings, Scheyville National Park
    Image Credit: John Spencer/DPE