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Last reviewed: Thu 28 September 2023, 11.02am

Applies from Thu 28 Sep 2023, 10.48am to Wed 15 Nov 2023, 10.49am. Last reviewed: Thu 28 Sep 2023, 11.02am.

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 Baiting

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from 12/10/2023 to 12/11/2023. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of feral animals (dogs, foxes, pigs). 

The program will take place in Gundabooka National Park and State Conservation Area and Toorale National Park and State Conservation Area.

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 Bourke NPWS area office for more information on (02)6830 0200.

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Applies from Fri 1 Sep 2023, 10.05am to Sun 31 Mar 2024, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 1 Sep 2023, 10.43am.

Fire bans: Park Fire Ban

A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) 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, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.

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Upcoming management events

Upcoming management events
Date Event Title
9 October 2023 Closed parks Park closed due to Aerial Pest Control Operation Details

Applies from Mon 9 Oct 2023, 10.00am to Fri 13 Oct 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 25 Sep 2023, 8.07am

The following parks are closed from 10am Monday 9th October 2023 until Midnight Friday 13th October for an aerial pest control operation:

  • Gundabooka National Park
  • Gundabooka State Conservation Area
  • Toorale National Park
  • Toorale State Conservation Area

 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact Bourke NPWS office on 02 6830 0200.

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Details

Nearby alerts

Applies from Sun 1 Oct 2023, 12.00am to Sun 1 Oct 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Sat 30 Sep 2023, 4.18pm

Fire bans: Total Fire Ban

A total fire ban has been declared by the NSW Rural Fire Service. The total fire ban applies for the entire 24-hour period. Total fire ban rules apply. This ban may be extended. Please continue to check this website. To find out where and when total fire bans are currently in effect, please visit the NSW Rural Fire Service.

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Applies from Thu 28 Sep 2023, 11.03am. Last reviewed: Thu 28 Sep 2023, 11.06am

Other incidents: Notice of 1080 Ground Baiting

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from 10/10/2023 - 10/11/2023. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of feral animals (wild dogs, foxes, pigs).

The program will take place in Nocoleche Nature Reserve.

 

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 Bourke NPWS area office for more information on (02)6830 0200.

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Applies from Thu 28 Sep 2023, 10.48am to Wed 15 Nov 2023, 10.49am. Last reviewed: Thu 28 Sep 2023, 11.02am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 Baiting

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from 12/10/2023 to 12/11/2023. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of feral animals (dogs, foxes, pigs). 

The program will take place in Gundabooka National Park and State Conservation Area and Toorale National Park and State Conservation Area.

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 Bourke NPWS area office for more information on (02)6830 0200.

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Applies from Thu 28 Sep 2023, 9.45am to Wed 15 Nov 2023, 10.59am. Last reviewed: Thu 28 Sep 2023, 11.00am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 Baiting

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program in Culgoa National Park and Ledknapper Nature Reserve from Monday 9th October 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.

For more information, please contact the Bourke NPWS office on (02) 6830 0200.

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Applies from Wed 27 Sep 2023, 3.36pm to Thu 5 Oct 2023, 3.39pm. Last reviewed: Wed 27 Sep 2023, 3.41pm

Other planned events: 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 State Conservation Area.

The program is scheduled between 27/09/2023 and 5/10/2023

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 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 Thu 25 Sep 2014, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 26 Sep 2023, 4.14pm

Fire bans: Park fire ban

There is a 'no solid fuel fire policy' in this 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 Sun 1 Oct 2023, 6.00am to Wed 4 Oct 2023, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Sep 2023, 4.41pm

Closed parks: Park closed for aerial pest control operations

Narran Lake Nature Reserve is closed from 6am, Monday 1 October to 6pm, Wednesday 4 October 2023 for an aerial pest control operation. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.

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Applies from Fri 1 Sep 2023, 10.05am to Sun 31 Mar 2024, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 1 Sep 2023, 10.43am

Fire bans: Park Fire Ban

A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) 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, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.

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Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/gundabooka-national-park/local-alerts

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