Applies from Wed 29 Apr 2020, 7.31am to Wed 4 Nov 2020, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 9 Oct 2020, 4.09pm.
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 baiting
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting an aerial and ground baiting program using meat baits, meat bait products and ejectors containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program will be continuous and ongoing from Tuesday 5 May to Wednesday 4 November 2020 in the following parks, reserves and state conservation areas:
- Capertee National Park
- Dharug National Park
- Goulburn River National Park
- Gardens of Stone National Park
- Wollemi National Park
- Yengo National Park
- Durridgere State Conservation Area
- Mugii Murum-ban State Conservation Area
- Parr State Conservation Area
- Yango State Conservation Area
- Wollemi State Conservation Area
- Avisford Nature Reserve
- Manobalai Nature Reserve
- Munghorn Gap Nature Reserve
- Appletree Aboriginal Area
All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.
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 must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information please call the NPWS Bulga or Mudgee offices on 02 6574 5555 or 02 6370 9000.
