National Parks and Wildlife Service Annual Report 1973

Abstract

The 1973 annual report details a year of significant expansion for the National Parks and Wildlife Service of New South Wales, with the addition of 247,424 hectares of land to the Service's estate - the largest annual increase since its inception. The Service prioritized land acquisition while suitable areas were still available, supported by funding from the National Parks and Wildlife Foundation. The report outlines developments in wildlife management, including kangaroo population monitoring, research on koalas and bird species, and pest control measures. Major operational activities included fire management, with significant wildfires occurring in Kosciusko, Pilliga and Nadgee reserves. The report demonstrates the Service's ongoing commitment to conservation, public education, and the strategic expansion of protected areas in New South Wales.