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Applies from Tue 8 Sep 2026, 11.48am to Wed 30 Sep 2026, 11.51am. Last reviewed: Wed 9 Sep 2026, 9.01am
Other planned events: Koonaburra National Park FAAST pest management program
AERIAL PEST ANIMAL CONTROL OPERATION
The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting an aerial shooting program targeting vertebrate pest animals such as feral goats, pigs, wild dogs, foxes and deer.
The program is scheduled to occur during daylight hours and this reserve will be closed from Wednesday 23 September 2026 to Monday 28 September 2026.
Aerial shooting supplements other control measures which include trapping, ground shooting and baiting.
NPWS takes a strategic and integrated approach to pest management on lands we manage.
We aim to minimise the adverse impacts of pest animals on biodiversity, cultural values, neighbours and the community.
Only qualified and appropriately trained personnel will participate in this program.
If you have any questions regarding the aerial shooting program, please call our Bathurst office on (02) 6332 7640.
Penalties apply for non-compliance
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Applies from Mon 7 Sep 2026, 12.00am to Mon 14 Sep 2026, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Sep 2026, 8.59am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program
National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) personnel will be conducting an aerial baiting program for the control of Wild Dogs on Paroo-Darling National Park and Paroo- Darling State Conservation Area.
The program is scheduled between 7/9/2026 and 13/9/2026
Exact dates within the above range are not fixed to allow for flexibility if circumstances such as weather impacting the operation.
Paroo-Darling National Park and Paroo- Darling State Conservation Area may be closed during baiting operations. Information regarding park closures can be found on the NPWS website: https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/alerts/alerts-list
The program will use fresh meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison. This program is compliant with the Pesticide Control (1080 Bait Products) Order 2020. Signs will be erected to notify the public of the baiting program.
Please be reminded that domestic pets are not permitted on NPWS-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. If accidental poisoning occurs seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Aerial baiting complements other control measures which can include trapping, ground shooting and ground baiting.
NPWS takes a strategic and integrated approach to pest management on lands we manage. We aim to minimise the adverse impacts of pests on biodiversity, cultural values, neighbours and the community. Only qualified and appropriately trained personnel will participate in this program.
Baits may be deployed from the ground if aerial baiting is suspended due to unforeseen circumstances. This will occur within the same date range.
For further information please Dan Hough on 0428 358 101.
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Applies from Tue 3 Mar 2026, 9.56am to Thu 17 Sep 2026, 9.57am. Last reviewed: Mon 31 Aug 2026, 8.07am
Other planned events: Ongoing Poison 1080 ground baiting program - controlling fox impacts for Biosecurity values
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a ground baiting program using Canid Pest Ejectors (CPE) that contain 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.
The program will be ongoing between 17 March 2026 and 17 September 2026 along management trails in Tollingo Nature Reserve and Woggoon Nature Reserve.
Readily identifiable 1080 poison signs have been positioned at trail entry points or trail junctions throughout the reserve.
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 should be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity 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 please call the NPWS Bathurst area office on 02 6332 7640.
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Applies from Wed 2 Sep 2026, 8.00am to Tue 15 Sep 2026, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Aug 2026, 10.09am
Closed parks: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting operation
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Lachlan Valley National Park (Hunthawang Precinct) from Monday 24 August 2026 to Saturday 29 August 2026. Hunthawang Precinct will be closed for this operation. The operation will involve the use of meat baits and meat bait products containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.
The program is designed to minimise predator impact on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the impact of foxes on neighbouring stock.
Signs will be placed at the entry points to baiting location. 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.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local NPWS area office for more information 02 6966 8100.
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Applies from Tue 1 Sep 2026, 8.00am to Wed 16 Sep 2026, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 7 Sep 2026, 9.34am
Closed parks: Park CLOSED for Aerial Baiting Operation
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Willandra National Park from Tuesday 1st September 2026 until Wednesday 16th September 2026. Willandra will be closed for this operation. The operation will involve the use of meat baits and meat bait products containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.
The program is designed to minimise predator impact on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the impact of foxes on neighbouring stock.
Signs will be placed at the entry points to baiting location. 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.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local NPWS area office for more information 02 6966 8100.
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Applies from Tue 25 Aug 2026, 4.23pm to Sun 13 Sep 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 26 Aug 2026, 11.12am
Other planned events: Parks Closed - Notice of 1080 Aerial Baiting Program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Yathong Nature Reserve, Nombinnie Nature Reserve, Nombinnie State Conservation Area, and Round Hill Nature Reserve from 07/09/2026 to 13/09/2026. These Parks will be closed for the duration of the program. The operation will involve the use of meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program is designed to minimise the impact of foxes on wildlife, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs and foxes on neighbouring stock.
All baiting locations will be identified 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.
Please contact the local NPWS area office for more information on 02 6332 7640.
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Applies from Thu 25 Sep 2014, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 13 Aug 2026, 9.39am
Fire bans: Park fire ban for Paroo-Darling National Park
There is a 'no solid fuel fire policy' in Paroo-Darling National Park all year round. This park fire ban will remain in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamite) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:
- They're under direct control of an adult
- The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
- There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, please contact the local park office before using a gas and/or electric barbecue or cooker. Penalties apply for non-compliance. To find out more about fire bans in parks and reserves, including your responsibilities, visit NSW National Parks safety page.
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Applies from Wed 1 Jul 2026, 3.55pm. Last reviewed: Wed 5 Aug 2026, 3.52pm
Closed areas: Notice of Forest Drive Closure
Notification of road closures: Forest Drive is closed in Lachlan Valley Regional Park (Hillston Precinct) due to road maintenance works.
Signs are in place around closed areas.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Wed 5 Aug 2026, 9.36am to Wed 30 Sep 2026, 11.55pm. Last reviewed: Sun 6 Sep 2026, 3.21pm
Other planned events: Notice of use of Hoggone meSN Feral Pig Bait
Due to a large number of feral pigs causing impacts the Reserve, and to meet NPWS's General Biosecurity Duty, (GBD), under the Biosecurity Act, NPWS will be using Hoggone to control feral pigs.
NPWS pesticides trained staff will be using a new control product to lessen the impacts caused by feral pigs in Mount Grenfell Historic Site, National Park & State Conservation Area.
HOGGONE will be used on these reserves, and the product is a peanut based product with Sodium nitrite as the poison.
This product is very effective on controlling feral pigs and when used carefully has few off-target impacts.
NPWS staff will be monitoring the success of the program, and this program may last a few weeks.
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Applies from Wed 6 Jan 2021, 12.37pm. Last reviewed: Mon 24 Aug 2026, 7.53am
Other incidents: Visitation restrictions
There are a number of restrictions on visitation and access by the general public to Yathong, Nombinnie and Round Hill Nature Reserves and Nombinnie State Conservation Area.
- These reserves are not available for overnight camping or hiking. Visitation is restricted to day visits only.
- Vehicle access is restricted to the public roads passing through or adjoining the reserves. Management trails are closed to vehicles. However you are welcome to walk on the trails.
- Bird watchers are welcome to walk into the reserves and along management trails. However take care to make sure you can navigate back to your car - it is easy to get disorientated in mallee country.
- Trips to Round Hill Nature Reserve by bird watching clubs can be done by prior arrangement.
- There are a number of scientific research programs happening in the reserves and visitors should not disturb any field equipment if they come across it.
- The reserves are closed periodically to allow management programs to be undertaken. Please check the website for closures prior to visits.
For further information contact the NPWS Central West area, Bathurst office on 02 6332 7640.
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