Blue Gum Hills Regional Park

Park management activities

Managing weeds, pest animals and other threats

Pests and weeds have a significant impact to the ecosystems within Blue Gum Hills Regional Park. Risk assessments for new and emerging weeds are carried out as an ongoing initiative within the park. Pest management is an important part of the work NPWS does to protect the integrity of biodiversity which exists within Blue Gum Hills.

Historic heritage in our parks and reserves

Blue Gum Hills Regional Park is known for its mining history. Heritage sites within the park receive ongoing conservation work to preserve it for years to come. Improvements to national park walking tracks are also carried out. Blue Gum Hills Regional Park undertakes routine maintenance and upgrading of all its facilities.

Developing visitor facilities and experiences

Blue Gum Hills Regional Park values the visitor experience of the area and encourages use of all facilities. Part of park management priorities includes ongoing work to develop new walking tracks and install interpretative signage. The inclusive and accessible space for children of all abilities to enjoy includes a musical play space, sand play and rock play areas, new balance beams, and accessible picnic tables.

Managing fire

NSW is one of the most bushfire prone areas in the world as a result of our climate, weather systems, vegetation and the rugged terrain. NPWS is committed to maintaining natural and cultural heritage values and minimising the likelihood and impact of bushfires via a strategic program of fire research, fire planning, hazard reduction, highly trained rapid response firefighting crews and community alerts.