Wollemi National Park

Wollemi National Park is a protected area in New South Wales, Australia, located about 200 km northwest of Sydney. It is renowned as the habitat of the Wollemi pine (Wollemia nobilis), a rare evergreen conifer considered a "living fossil" as it is the sole member of its genus and dates back millions of years. The park's remote canyons, accessible only by helicopter or climbing gear, provided a sheltered microclimate for this critically endangered species. Despite facing threats, including a devastating bushfire in 2019-20, conservation efforts have helped protect the Wollemi pine. The park's diverse flora and fauna are characteristic of the region, though much of the original forest has been cleared.12