The parks encompass a water catchment and vegetation communities of high quality due to a long history of conservation-focused management and care by Dharawal people. The parks support many native animal and plant species, including more than 30 threatened animal species and 10 threatened plant species.
The planning considerations report should be read in conjunction with the Dharawal National Park, Dharawal Nature Reserve, Dharawal State Conservation Area Plan of Management (2022).