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Plans of management

Plans of management are legal documents we develop and maintain to guide how a park will be sustainably managed.

 

Plans of management contain information about the natural environment, Aboriginal heritage, history, and recreational opportunities in a park. They are a requirement under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974.

Plans of management help guide the conservation of biodiversity, rehabilitation of landscapes and the protection of natural and cultural heritage, including protection of world heritage values and management of world heritage properties in a park.

They also include management principles for use of a park by Aboriginal people for cultural purposes, sustainable visitor or tourist use, natural resource management and land management practices.

Some plans of management are in draft form. After public consultation, draft plans are adopted by the Environment Minister and become final.

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  • Scenic view of the coastline at Kattang Nature Reserve, featuring rugged cliffs, lush greenery, and the Pacific Ocean in the background.
    Kattang Nature Reserve and Dooragan National Park
    Kattang Nature Reserve and Dooragan National Park
    Image Credit: Leo Meier/OEH
  • The Walls of China, dramatic formations sculpted by wind and erosion, in Mungo National Park
    The Walls of China, Mungo National Park, Willandra Lakes Region World Heritage Area
    The Walls of China, Mungo National Park, Willandra Lakes Region World Heritage Area
    Image Credit: Vision House Photography/DPE
  • A scenic view of the Pilliga Nature Reserve featuring a dense forest of eucalyptus and white cypress pine trees under a clear sky.
    Pilliga Nature Reserve, eucalyptus gum and white cypress pine forest
    Pilliga Nature Reserve, eucalyptus gum and white cypress pine forest
    Image Credit: R Cleary/Seen Australia/DPE
  • A panoramic view of Soldiers Point, an area declared as an Aboriginal Place, featuring a serene coastal landscape with lush greenery and calm waters under a clear sky.
    Soldiers Point, declared Aboriginal Place
    Pilliga Nature Reserve, ucalyptus gum and white cypress pine forest
    Image Credit: R Cleary/Seen Australia/DPE
  • A picturesque view from Pipers Lookout in South East Forests National Park, showcasing a winding walking track surrounded by dense forest and lush greenery under a bright sky.
    Pipers Lookout walking track, South East Forests National Park
    Pipers Lookout walking track, South East Forests National Park
    Image Credit: J Yurasek/DPE
  • Nightcap National Park, featuring a dense forest with tall trees and a misty atmosphere, highlighting the park’s lush and serene natural beauty.
    Protestors Falls, Nightcap National Park
    Protestors Falls, Nightcap National Park
    Image Credit: Carolyn Lloyd
  • A view of iconic rock formations in Warrumbungle National Park
    Warrumbungle National Park. Warrumbungle is a Gamilaroi word meaning crooked mountains
    Warrumbungle National Park
    Image Credit: Jeremy Little
  • https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/-/media/OEH/Corporate-Site/Topics/Parks-reserves-and-protected-areas/A-F/blue-mountains-national-park-three-sisters-115139.jpg
    Three Sisters, Blue Mountains National Park
    OEH
    Image Credit: Three Sisters, Blue Mountains National Park
  • A breathtaking view of Big Island in the Five Islands Nature Reserve, located in the Illawarra region, featuring rugged coastal cliffs, lush vegetation, and the expansive ocean under a clear sky.
    Big Island, Five Islands Nature Reserve
    Big Island, Five Islands Nature Reserve
    Image Credit: R Morris/OEH
  • An awe-inspiring view inside the Castaret Cave at Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve, showcasing intricate limestone formations and stalactites illuminated by soft lighting.
    Castaret Cave, Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve
    Castaret Cave, Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve
    Image Credit: Courtesy of Jenolan Caves Conservation Trust

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Planning Evaluation and Assessment Team

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