The RNP is the second oldest national park in the world, is national heritage, high biodiversity (see www.otfordeco.com.au) and has been very well protected until now. Rezoning proposals for adjacent land may deplete corridors between the RNP and large natural areas in the Illawarra escarpment. Council wants to protect the park but needs scientific and community support. This is very urgent, due October 4, and I'm not an ecologist but would greatly appreciate easily understandable information that could be added to a submission or Australians could consider making their own. Thank you.