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Applies from Mon 5 Jun 2023, 1.29pm to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 1.30pm. Last reviewed: Wed 31 May 2023, 1.44pm
Closed areas: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting an aerial baiting program using fresh meat containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The program will be conducted between Monday 19th June and Friday 30 June 2023. Affected parks and reserves include:
- Bees Nest Nature Reserve
- Budawang National Park
- Bungonia National Park
- Bungonia State Conservation Area
- Coolumbooka Nature Reserve
- Deua National Park
- Gourock National Park
- Kooraban National Park
- Monga National Park
- Morton National Park
- Morton State Conservation Area
- Nadgigomar Nature Reserve
- South East Forest National Park
- Tallaganda National Park
- Tallaganda State Conservation Area
- Tarlo River National Park
- Wadbilliga National Park
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 location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For more information, contact the South Coast Branch Pest Officer at the NPWS Merimbula office on (02) 6495 5000
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Mon 8 May 2023, 4.30pm to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 4.33pm. Last reviewed: Tue 6 Jun 2023, 2.41pm
Closed areas: Bega Swamp, Packers Swamp and Dragon Swamp closed for ground pest control operation
The Bega Swamp section of Wadbilliga National Park as well as Packers Swamp and Dragon Swamp sections of South East Forest National Park, will be closed from 4pm to 8am weekdays between Monday 22 May to Friday 30 June 2023 for a ground pest control operation.
This operation will involve ground shooting of deer and feral pigs during day time or night as required. It aims to reduce the significant impact invasive species have on native plants and animals including threatened species.
Other pest animals, including foxes and wild dogs may be targeted if observed during the operation.
Park closure warning signs will be placed at entrances to the shooting area. Do not enter the closed area during shooting periods Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact the Merimbula NPWS office (02) 6495 5000.
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Applies from Thu 13 Apr 2023, 9.28am to Sun 16 Jul 2023, 9.29am. Last reviewed: Sun 21 May 2023, 12.07pm
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 baiting
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program in Kybeyan Nature Reserve, Kybeyan State Conservation Area, Dangelong Nature Reserve, and Wadjan Nature Reserve from 24th of April 2023 to 16th July 2023.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. 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.
Please contact the local Jindabyne NPWS area office for more information on 02 6450 5555.
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Applies from Fri 25 Mar 2022, 3.22pm to Sat 1 Jul 2023, 3.22pm. Last reviewed: Tue 2 May 2023, 8.21am
Closed areas: Tuross Falls walking track closed
Tuross Falls walking track is closed. Planning and works are underway to replace damaged infrastructure.
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Applies from Mon 14 Feb 2022, 2.02pm. Last reviewed: Mon 24 Apr 2023, 3.06pm
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 baiting
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using meat baits and canid pest ejectors containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The program will be ongoing until Wednesday 20 September 2023 in the following areas:
- Tallaganda National Park
- Tallaganda State Conservation Area
- Gourock National Park
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 location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information please call NPWS Queanbeyan area office on 02 6229 7166.
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Applies from Thu 16 Jun 2022, 11.01am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 11.03am. Last reviewed: Tue 30 May 2023, 8.32am
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 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 foxes and wild dogs. The program will be ongoing and continuous from Friday 1 July 2022 to Saturday 30 June 2023.
The baited parks, reserves and state conservation areas include:
- Araleun Nature Reserve
- Badja Swamps Nature Reserve
- Beowa National Park, formerly Ben Boyd National Park
- Deua National Park
- Eurobodalla National Park
- Gulaga National Park
- Kooraban National Park
- Majors Creek State Conservation Area
- Mimosa Rocks National Park
- Monga National Park and State Conservation Area
- South East Forest National Park
- Wadbilliga National Park
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.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information call the NPWS Merimbula area office on 02 6495 5000.
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Applies from Sun 13 Jun 2021, 11.37am. Last reviewed: Sun 7 May 2023, 10.38am
Closed areas: Road closures due to trail conditions
Due to the ongoing wet weather and deterioration of trail conditions, a number of fire trails in the northern precinct of Tallaganda National Park and State Conservation Area are closed. These include:
- Butmaroo fire trail
- North Black Range fire trail
- Bombay fire trail
- Jinglemoney fire trail (between Bald Hill and Palerang fire trails)
Trail conditions have become unsafe for vehicle access and repairs will be prioritised as conditions dry out. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Queanbeyan area office on 02 6229 7166.
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Applies from Fri 18 Nov 2022, 3.01pm. Last reviewed: Wed 31 May 2023, 9.16am
Safety alerts: Bendethera Valley Campground - Safety Alert
Please use extreme caution if traversing the river crossings and check weather conditions regularly prior to your trip in this area.
During periods of rain, water levels of the river crossings in to the Bendethera Valley campgrounds may become too deep and fast flowing to pass, and extreme caution is advised. Visitors should not attempt crossing the river in vehicles to access the campgrounds during major weather events or during prolonged periods of rain, when river levels can rise rapidly. It is never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. You should check the weather forecast and NPWS website for advice prior to setting out to this remote campground, and if severe weather is forecast, reconsider your trip.
For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
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Applies from Wed 6 Apr 2022, 3.52pm. Last reviewed: Mon 15 May 2023, 8.41am
Closed areas: Wadbilliga Road closed west of Lake Creek campground
Wadbilliga Road drive west of Lake Creek campground is closed until further notice.
This is due to significant road damage following repeated severe weather events and widespread flooding. Please follow park signage and staff directives and do not attempt to enter these areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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