Protecting threatened species
Zero extinctions in parks
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is the first national park agency in Australia to set a zero extinctions target, and one of the first in the world.
Around 85% of the approximately 900 threatened species in NSW are found in our protected parks and reserves. Find out what we're doing to ensure our parks are a permanent stronghold for threatened species conservation and recovery, and see how you can help.
Scroll or swipe to see what we're doing to ensure the conservation and recovery of threatened species in our parks.
Over 250 Assets of Intergenerational Significance (AIS) areas have been declared in our parks as home to the most threatened animal and plant habitat, giving them extra legal protections.
Just as we have a net zero emissions target, we now also have a target of zero extinctions of threatened species in our NSW national parks.
Find out more about our network of feral predator-free areas across NSW national parks that are helping to turn back the tide of native animal extinctions.
Saving our Species is the NSW Government's flagship threatened species program, and the biggest conservation commitment ever made in NSW.
National park performance scorecards is a world-leading ecological program that will track 8 NSW national park sites with Ecological Health Performance Scorecards.
Each year, NPWS acquires land for our parks system to include a wide variety of ecosystems, environments, plants and animals, and places important to people. This helps to protect biodiversity and cultural heritage
Invasive weeds and pest animal species threaten our native animals and plants and can harm the environment. Find out what we're doing to manage these threats, and how you can help.
Discover threatened species stories and experiences
Discover some of the rare and remarkable animals, plants and habitats that make Border Ranges National Park special, with our interactive 360-degree experiences.
View our livestream camera and get up close to threatened brush-tailed rock-wallabies in Oxley Wild Rivers National Park.
The incredible Wollemi pine has been around for over 90 million years. This 'living fossil' is one of the world's oldest and rarest plants. With less than 50 adult trees known to exist in the wild, it's protected as an Asset of Intergenerational Significance.
Australia has the worst mammal extinction record in the world. By establishing feral predator-free areas we're working to reduce the extinction risk for 33 locally extinct species, including the bilby, and help secure a further 45 existing threatened species.
More than a million species worldwide are threatened with extinction. Our protected areas provide vital refuge from the impacts of feral animals, altered fire regimes, climate change and other threats.
Sign up for news, report sightings, or volunteer. See some of the ways you can make a difference and be part of Saving our Species (SoS).
From treading lightly or helping injured wildlife, to reducing the impact of feral animals and weeds, find out how you can care for our parks during your visit.
Volunteer for NSW National Parks’ threatened species projects and make a real difference to the future of our Australian animals, birds and plants.
We employ a range of dedicated people across NSW, including park rangers, field officers, scientists, subject experts and administration staff.
Learn more about NSW national parks' biodiversity by exploring our many amazing parks and nature reserves. Remember to be mindful of native wildlife and habitat when visiting.
National Threatened Species Day is commemorated on 7 September every year, to raise awareness of plants and animals at risk of extinction.
Join the growing number of citizen scientists during Australia's FrogID Week, held every November.
Global Big Day is one of the worlds largest birdwatching and citizen science challenges. It takes place over 24 hours on a single day in May.
