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Addressing barriers to national parks for people with disability.

Beekeeping is allowed in some national parks but it must be balanced with conservation values and the needs of other park users.

Under certain conditions, we will share the cost of boundary fencing with adjoining landowners.

We manage access to caves to reduce risk to visitors and to minimise harm to cave features and processes. To enter many caves, you must formally apply for access.

We can license commercial fishers and people practising aquaculture to access locations that are not open to the public.

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service partners with commercial tour operators to provide high-quality, nature-based visitor experiences, help promote our parks and encourage visitors to appreciate, understand and enjoy them.

This policy supports Aboriginal community aspirations to connect to and care for Country through cultural fire management in parks.

We provide opportunities for recreational cycling in many national parks and reserves.

Dance parties can disturb visitors and the environment, and damage park values.

Drones are a valuable tool for managing national parks, but they can cause problems. If you want to fly a drone in a national park or reserve, you will need approval.

National parks can provide unique locations and opportunities for community events and private functions.

We offer diverse landscapes and locations that are attractive for filming and photography. Commercial operations are often possible in parks.

Collecting firewood inside parks can degrade habitat and biodiversity, while bringing firewood into a park can introduce pests and diseases.

Fossicking involves disturbing soil, rocks and vegetation to find and remove minerals, gemstones and historical objects. It is generally not permitted in parks.

Generators may disturb wildlife and park visitors and so are generally not permitted in parks. But there are places where you can use them.

Geocaching is a great way for people to enjoy national parks. To protect animals, plants and Aboriginal heritage, you need to ask permission before placing a cache.

Hang gliding is an appropriate recreational activity in national parks under certain conditions and in certain areas.

NSW Government agencies follow guidelines to ensure that homeless people are treated appropriately and receive services if they need or request them.

Horse riding is a popular activity. However, it can generate impacts on a park’s environment and must be carefully managed.

The National Parks and Wildlife Service’s priority in managing landslides and rockfalls in parks is to protect life and property, consistent as far as possible with conserving the natural and cultural values of parks.