The Friends of Organ Pipes National Park date back to 1972 when the park was proclaimed, solely due to its unique geological features. Unfortunately the land surrounding the Organ Pipes, Rosette Rock and the Tessellated Pavement had been severely degraded over the years. Attempts at agriculture on this marginal land had caused the loss of indigenous (local native) vegetation and animals, which were replaced with weeds such as Boxthorn and Artichoke Thistle along with Rabbits.