Applies from Fri 16 Oct 2020, 1.46pm to Thu 31 Dec 2020, 4.15pm. Last reviewed: Fri 16 Oct 2020, 3.39pm

Other planned events: 1080 pest management program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a baiting program using fresh meat, manufactured baits and CPEs containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs. The program will be ongoing and continuous from Friday 16 October to Thursday 31 December 2020. The baited reserves include:

• Araluen Nature Reserve
• Badja Swamps Nature Reserve
• Berlang State Conservation Area
• Bondi Gulf Nature Reserve
• Coolumbooka Nature Reserve
• Deau National Park
• Egan Peaks Nature Reserve
• Kooraban National Park
• Majors Creek State Conservation Area
• Monga National Park and State Conservation Area
• South East Forests National Park
• Wadbilliga National Park
• Yurramie State Conservation Area

There will be signs at all baiting locations.

Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs in the vicinity must be restrained or muzzled and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

For further information call the NPWS Merimbula Office on 02 6495 5000.

Applies from Sun 4 Oct 2020, 9.37am. Last reviewed: Tue 6 Oct 2020, 9.31am

Closed areas: Detour via Waratah Road South

Waratah Road North in South East Forests National Park is closed due to planned bridge works. You can still access Pheasants Peak track head via Waratah Road South off Coolangubra Forest Way. Detour signs are in place around the closed section of Waratah Road North. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Bombala office on 02 6458 5900.

Applies from Wed 7 Oct 2020, 10.55am to Fri 6 Nov 2020, 10.56am. Last reviewed: Tue 22 Sep 2020, 9.04am

Safety alerts: Vegetation management - Kebeyan dog fence

National Parks Enhanced Bushfire Management Program crews will be conducting vegetation management on the Kybeyan dog fence Asset Protection Zone (APZ) from Wednesday 7 October to Friday 6 November 2020. Maintenance will include application of the herbicide 'metsulfuron'.

Applies from Thu 30 Jan 2020, 2.40pm to Tue 1 Dec 2020, 2.41pm. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Aug 2020, 11.58am

Closed parks: Park closed - bushfire damage and ground and aerial pest control operations

This park is closed due to significant bushfire damage. The park closure includes Lake Creek campground, Cascades campground, Wadbilliga Crossing picnic area, Wadbilliga Road and the areas listed below. NSW National Parks is also conducting ground and aerial pest control programs as part of the bushfire recovery. 

Do not enter this park. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).

Applies from Mon 20 Jul 2020, 11.07pm. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Jul 2020, 8.48am

Closed areas: Areas closed due to bushfire damange

Some areas in this park remain closed due to bushfire damage.  Do not enter closed sections of the park. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).

Applies from Wed 1 Jul 2020, 4.07pm to Thu 31 Dec 2020, 4.08pm. Last reviewed: Sun 26 Jul 2020, 4.40pm

Other planned events: 1080 Ground Baiting Program targeting foxes

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program for foxes using fresh meat, manufactured baits and CPEs containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate). The program will be ongoing and continuous from July 1,2020 to December 31st, 2020. The baited reserves include:

• South East Forests National Park
• Eurobodalla National Park
• Mimosa Rocks National Park
• Bournda National Park and Nature Reserve
• Ben Boyd National Park
• Gulaga National Park

There will be signs at entrance and exits to the baiting locations.

Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs in the vicinity must be restrained or muzzled and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

For further information call the NPWS Merimbula Office on 02 6405 5000.