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Cattai National Park

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What we're doing

Park management activities

Cattai National Park has management strategies in place to protect and conserve the values of this park. Visit the detailed park and fire management documents. Here is just some of the work we’re doing to conserve these values:

    Preserving biodiversity

    Cattai National Park encourages the retention of adjoining natural bushland to enhance the biodiversity values of the park. This will be encouraged through liaison with neighbours and local councils. Regeneration of the native vegetation will be delivered in accordance with revegetation initiatives except where clearings or exotic plantings are part of the historic landscape.

    Managing weeds, pest animals and other threats

    Pests and weeds have a significant impact to the ecosystems within Cattai National 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 Cattai.

    Historic heritage in our parks and reserves

    Cattai Park and Hope Farm remained in the hands of the same family for some 180 years until their acquisition by the NSW Government in 1981 and 1990 respectively. The historic character and landscape of Cattai Park will be maintained. A review of environmental factors will be prepared and incorporated into any development proposals. The management of the cultural heritage of Cattai National Park will be done in accordance with the Cattai Conservation Plan and the Burra Charter prepared by the Australia International Committee on Monuments and Sites.

    Conserving our Aboriginal culture

    The Darug Local Aboriginal Land Council will be consulted on the management of Aboriginal sites within Cattai National Park and the appropriate interpretation of Aboriginal culture. Aboriginal sites are assessed and monitored before and during park works to ensure that no damage takes place to culturally sensitive areas, and are not impacted upon by vegetation or soil erosion.

    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.

    Contact

    • in the Sydney and surrounds region

    • Cattai National Park is open 8am to 6pm from May to August and 8am to 8pm from September to April. The park may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

    • Park entry fees:

      $8 per vehicle per day (including motorbikes). Day passes are available from on-park pay machines that accept coins and credit cards, and you can also pay for your visit via the Park’nPay app.

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