Dual petitions over purchase of further land for more National Parks and a rise on camping fees including Warrumbungle are gaining traction.

One has already arrived at Parliament House in Macquarie Street, while the other, calling for a halt to the purchase of land in the far west for National Parks is beginning to gather online support.

The ePetition 'Keep camping affordable for all Australians in NSW National Parks' was presented in the Legislative Council by Nationals MLC Scott Barrett on Tuesday 9 September. ‘

’The ePetition received 13569 signatures and has been forwarded to the NSW Government for a response," Barrett said.

A petition to halt the sale of further farmland in the far west has been supported by locals in Bourke and Cobar.

It is led by Bourke Shire Mayor Lachlan Ford and backed by councillors in the town.

Cobar locals have also weighed in.

One of the recently purchased blocks Bellenbar is north west of Bourke on the Warrego River and includes 2,334ha of Coolibah - Black Box Woodland which is listed as an endangered ecological community.

"Nine threatened species including the endangered Kultarr and South-eastern Hooded Robin have been recorded on the property and an additional 27 threatened species have been spotted in the locality," said NSW Minister for Climate Change, Energy, Heritage and the Environment, Penny Sharpe.

A sand ridge at Bellenbar, near Bourke. [IMAGE SUPPLIED]

But locals say that locking up the land is not the answer and that there is collateral damage to local communities, neighbouring agricultural operations and even the land itself.

One petitioner, Mark Dysdale said ‘’There are enough Parks in western NSW as it is now breeding feral animals.’’

Another said ‘’This must stop! locking up land and then managing it so poorly.

"It’s a disgrace, itis taking kids out of school and work out small towns.’’

Petitioner Julie Mclure says the model needs to change.

"There is no need to lock up 100% of the properties purchased.

"National Parks [could] identify cultural, ecological assets in the landscape. Fence the high value areas, manage these areas and return the balance to production.

"The model based on tourism is a poor excuse to inflate NPWS return on investment.

"Clearly why the NPWS and people involved in the government policy driving land purchase are not farmers.

"Where has the trust in our farmers gone?

"Let us farm and look after the land we are lucky enough to earn our living on."

Meanwhile the Warrumbungle Shire Mayor is inviting tourists to see the Warrumbungle National Park in full bloom.

''Spring in the Warrumbungle Region is truly one of the most special times of the year,” Mayor, Kathryn Rindfleish said.

“The days are mild, the mornings are crisp, and the flowers are in full bloom.

"It’s the perfect weather for bushwalks, picnics, and exploring our national parks and towns before the summer heat sets in.

"Spring is truly one of the best times to visit."

Ms Rindfleish has previously said she has "a concern about the rise in camping fees on what effects it will have on tourism and economy here.''

 Petition NO MORE NATIONAL PARKS IN WESTERN NSW