Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Tue 2 April 2024, 8.07am
Applies from Thu 29 Feb 2024, 7.18pm
to Fri 30 Aug 2024, 7.21pm.
Last reviewed: Tue 2 Apr 2024, 8.07am.
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing ground baiting to control foxes using Poison 1080.
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting ongoing ground baiting programs in this park from Friday 1st March 2024 to Friday 31st August 2024.
The operation will involve the use of CPE's containing 1080 poison (sodium fluoroacetate) for the control of wild dogs and foxes. Some red meat may also be used.
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 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 more information, please contact the NPWS Bathurst area office on 02 6332 7640 or send an email. npws.centralwest@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Thu 29 Feb 2024, 7.25pm to Fri 30 Aug 2024, 7.27pm. Last reviewed: Wed 17 Apr 2024, 7.00pm
Other planned events: NOTICE OF 1080 BAITING Mount Canobolas State Conservation Area
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program which will include the placement of ground baits and the use of Canid Pest Ejectors (CPE’s) containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.
The program will be continuous and ongoing between 1 March 2024 to 31 August 2024 within Mount Canobolas State Conservation Area.
All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.
Please be reminded that domestic pets are not permitted on NPWS Estate. Pets and property 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 reserve or baiting location.
In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information please call Ranger Jack Fry at the NPWS Central West Area Office at Bathurst on 02 6332 7640 or email: npws.centralwest@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Thu 2 Feb 2023, 9.20am. Last reviewed: Mon 15 Apr 2024, 8.02am
Safety alerts: Reduce speed and drive to conditions
Ongoing wet weather has impacted the roads in this reserve, leaving them washed out and/or under water for long periods of time. While they have dried out, access trails can still have rough surfaces and require maintenance. Please reduce speed, drive to conditions, and be aware of your surroundings. Heavy plant may be working in the area and care should be taken if you come across them.
For more information, contact the NPWS Dubbo area office on 02 6841 7100.
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Applies from Wed 15 Nov 2023, 8.00am to Thu 2 May 2024, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 7 Feb 2024, 11.01am
Closed areas: Southern loop section of Federal Falls Walking Track closed for maintenance
The southern loop section of Federal Falls walking track is closed for maintenance from 8am 15 November 2023 until 4pm 2 May 2024.
During this time the Northern loop section is open providing access to Federal Falls. Signs will be in place to direct visitors to the correct section of track to use.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For further information, please contact the NPWS Central West Area office at Bathurst via email or phone 02 6332 7640.
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Applies from Mon 22 Jan 2024, 9.00am to Mon 22 Apr 2024, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 22 Jan 2024, 3.39pm
Other planned events: Weed spraying in Mount Canobolas State Conservation Area
Weed spraying contractors and NPWS staff will be targeting weeds in the Mount Canobolas State Conservation Area form Monday 22 January 2024 to Monday 22 April 2024.
Visitors are advised to be cautious as roads and walking tracks may be affected by contractor movements.
Do not pick and eat blackberries during this herbicide application period.
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