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=== Condition and integrity === The long history of European occupation and use of the area has heavily disturbed some areas and is likely to have destroyed many Aboriginal sites, however a total of 16 sites have been recorded on the national park.<ref name=nswshr-1817-4254>Dallas and Navin, 1990</ref> The highest number of sites were found on the margins of Longneck Lagoon and along Longneck and Llewellyn Creeks. The sites, which include stone cores and occupation sites, have generally been heavily disturbed by previous farming activities and floods and are not easily recognisable or interpreted to visitors. No Aboriginal sites have been found on Pitt Town Nature Reserve, however it is possible that sites and artefacts are buried beneath alluvial deposits.<ref name=nswshr-1817/> A conservation plan prepared by Edds (1991) identified the following sites and structures as being of considerable to high significance and that consequently should be retained as archaeological sites relating to use of the area prior to 1929; the twin silos from the Dreadnought era (built around 1930); the 1929 Georgian revival style masonry buildings and quadrangle; the palm trees and avenue of pine trees to and around the buildings, which may have been part of the architect's design for the buildings; the two large Nissen huts used during the migrant period; the 1929 electrical sub-station; and the small water storage tank built in 1911. Gates erected during the Officer Training period remain as evidence of the involvement of the place with the Vietnam War.<ref name=nswshr-1817/> The areas now Scheyville National Park and Pitt Town Nature Reserve, like much of the fertile Cumberland Plain, have been subject to vegetation clearing since the early days of European settlement in Australia. Approximately 30% of Scheyville National Park and the majority of Pitt Town Nature Reserve are still covered with introduced and native grasses.<ref name=nswshr-1817/> Most introduced plants within Scheyville National Park occur in the previously cleared areas of the park. Species include African love grass ([[Eragrostis curvula]]), blackberry ([[Rubus fruticosus]]), lantana ([[Lantana camara]]), bridal veil creeper ([[Myrsiphyllum asparagoides]]), mother-of-millions (Bryophyllum syksii), prickly pear ([[Opuntia stricta]]), paspalum ([[Paspalum dilatatum]]), kikuyu ([[Pennisetum clandestinum]]), common couch ([[Cynodon dactylon]]), willow ([[Salix]] spp.), oleander ([[Nerium]] oleander) and liquidambar ([[Liquidambar styraciflua]]). Blackberry is of particular concern, with large clumps occurring in cleared areas and along Longneck Creek.<ref name=nswshr-1817/> Introduced animals can destroy native vegetation, compete with and prey on native animals, adversely affect the breeding and feeding of native animals, and can detract from the experience for people visiting natural areas. The use of Scheyville National Park and Pitt Town Nature Reserve as commons mean that both have been grazed by domestic stock for long periods of time. Grazing ceased in the nature reserve in 1991 and in the national park in 1997.<ref name=nswshr-1817/> Introduced animals observed in the national park and nature reserve include the red fox (''[[Vulpes vulpes]]''), cat (''[[Felis catus]]''), dog (''[[Canis familiaris]]''), rabbit (''[[Oryctolagus cuniculus]]''), brown hare (''Lepis capensis''), black rat (''[[Rattus rattus]]''), house mouse (''[[Mus musculus]]''), starling (''[[Sturnus vulgaris]]''), sparrow (''[[Passer domesticus]]'') and Indian myna (''[[Acridotheres tristis]]''). In addition, sheep and cattle from neighbouring properties have been occasionally observed in the national park and nature reserve. European carp (''[[Cyprinus carpio]]'') are present within both Longneck and Pitt Town Lagoons. Carp are of concern as they are believed to compete with native species and contribute to muddiness of the water and loss of aquatic vegetation.<ref name=nswshr-1817/> The national park retains its ability to demonstrate the reasons for its natural and cultural significance, and the interplay between the values for which it was established.<ref name=nswshr-1817/>
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