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Applies from Fri 24 Nov 2023, 3.02pm to Sat 23 Dec 2023, 3.04pm. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Nov 2023, 10.10am
Closed areas: Pilot and Byadbo Wilderness Areas closed for feral animal control
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be undertaking aerial shooting operations in the Pilot and Byadbo Wilderness Areas between Monday 11 December and Friday 22 December 2023.
The Australian Alps Walking Track and the Pilot Wilderness mountain bike ride will remain open for the duration of the program. Trail users must stay on the trail.
Closure notices will be placed at relevant access points into Kosciuszko National Park. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
We appreciate your patience while this important work is carried out. If you would like further information about the closed areas please contact NPWS at npws.southernrangesbranch@environment.nsw.gov.au or phone 13000 PARKS (1300 072 757).
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Applies from Fri 20 Oct 2023, 2.46pm to Fri 1 Dec 2023, 2.51pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Nov 2023, 2.02pm
Closed areas: Update - Area closed for feral animal control - Pilot Wilderness, Kosciuszko National Park
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will conduct aerial shooting operations in the Pilot Wilderness Area between Monday 20th and Thursday 30th November (excluding weekends). This program will target deer, pigs, foxes, goats, cats and wild dogs. Other species will not be targeted.
Closure notices are placed at relevant access points into Kosciuszko National Park. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
NPWS’s first priority is the safety of visitors. The Australian Alps Walking Track - Dead Horse Gap to Cowombat Flat - along sections of Cascades, Pilot Creek, Snow Gums and Cowombat Trail will remain open during the program. The Ingeegoodbee and Nine Mile sections of the Pilot Wilderness mountain bike ride (Alpine Way to Barry Way) will be closed Monday to Friday for the duration of this operation.
Trail users must stay on the trail. Occasionally, trail users may experience short waits while this operation is conducted. This will provide an extra layer of safety precautions. Please obey all directions from NPWS staff.
We appreciate your patience while this important work is carried out. Please contact NPWS at npws.southernrangesbranch@environment.nsw.gov.au or at 13000 PARKS (1300 072 757) with any queries related to the park closures.
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Applies from Mon 7 Aug 2023, 7.00am to Thu 8 Feb 2024, 11.55pm. Last reviewed: Sat 25 Nov 2023, 4.32pm
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 baiting
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The program will be continuous and ongoing between Thursday 10 August 2023 and Thursday 8 February 2024. These programs are part of an integrated pest animal control strategy, aimed at minimising the impacts of these animals on neighbouring stock.
Baiting programs will be conducted in Thredbo/Ingebyra, Dalgety/Paupong and Corrowong/Tombong/Merriangaah Wild Dog Plan Areas. Baiting programs will also be undertaken in Paupong, Merriangaah and Quidong Nature Reserves.
This includes the following sections of Kosciuszko National Park:
- Thredbo Valley
- Moonbah
- Ingebyra
- Paupong
- Numbla Vale
- Corrowong
All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.
Please be reminded that domestic pets are not permitted on NPWS Estate. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information, please call the Jindabyne area office on 02 6450 5555.
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