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Tumut area

Kosciuszko National Park

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What we're doing

Park management and conservation activities

Tumut area is in Kosciuszko National Park. Kosciuszko 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:

    Understanding landscapes and geology

    Geo conservation efforts play an important role in protecting the delicate ecosystems of Kosciuszko National Park. Rehabilitation and maintenance works to limit the impact of erosion and degradation, and monitoring the effects of climate change and visitation, are ongoing.

    Preserving bioodiversity

    Kosciuszko National Park plays an important role in conserving NSW’s biodiversity and preserving its vulnerable, threatened and endangered species. Conservation activities, such as the Saving Our Species and northern corroboree frog conservation programs, are carried out in this area of the park. These activities include monitoring the species’ habitats, distribution and population.

    Managing weeds, pest animals and other threats

    Pests and weeds have a significant impact on the ecosystems and habitats within Kosciuszko National Park. Reduction of pest species such as deer, pigs, dogs and foxes, is an important part of the work NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) does to protect the integrity of the Tumut area.

    Developing visitor facilities and experiences

    NPWS is committed to developing facilities for the enjoyment and safety of visitors to Kosciuszko National Park. Visitor feedback and environmental sustainability are key considerations in park maintenance, and upgrades are ongoing. Camping areas are continually maintained and upgraded, and NPWS regularly reviews the park’s recreational opportunities, identifying areas for improvement or addition. Hazard assessments are also ongoing.

    Kosciuszko National Park has achieved Australia’s first Ecotourism Destination Certification, through Ecotourism Australia, recognising best practice sustainable tourism and visitation in protected areas.

    Managing fire

    NSW is one of the most bushfire prone areas in the world due to 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.

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    Upcoming alerts

    For all planned management events such as hazard reduction burns and pest control operations see the alerts page.