However, they have ensured the health of the bushland and reduced the impact of human settlements, enabling the vegetation to recover throughout the 20th century.

The major threats to the park's ecology are introduced species of flora and fauna such as foxes, rabbits, dogs and cats.

Being located close to suburban settlements, backburning is regularly undertaken within the park to minimise risk of bushfires.

[2] Much of the area was mined heavily throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries, this was done in sections leaving large slots or "stopes" underground where the reef had been.

Much of the hilly area is characterised by open, forested country, with an understorey of native grasses, creepers, orchids and other wildflowers.