Applies from Fri 23 Oct 2020, 6.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 21 Oct 2020, 1.03pm

Closed parks: Paroo-Darling National Park closure - Expected heavy rainfall

Paroo-Darling National Park will be closed on Friday 23 October 2020 due to expected heavy rainfall. The park closure will be assessed on Monday 26 October 2020, and may be extended depending on conditions. Peery Lake picnic area and Coach and Horses campground will re-open when the road authority opens the access roads.

For further information, contact the NPWS Broken Hill area office on 08 8084 2880.

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• Paroo-Darling National Park

Applies from Thu 8 Oct 2020, 6.34pm to Sun 8 Nov 2020, 6.40pm. Last reviewed: Thu 8 Oct 2020, 10.56am

Safety alerts: 1080 pest management program

NPWS, in conjunction with the Culgoa Vertebrate Pest Animal Management and Ledknapper Wild Dog Action groups, is conducting a 1080 ground baiting operation at Culgoa National Park and Ledknapper Nature Reserve. The program will be carried out from Thursday 8 October to Monday 9 November 2020. Meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluroacetate) poison will be used. The program is for the control of wild dog and foxes. Baiting locations are identified by signs.

Please remember that domestic pets are not permitted on NPWS estate. 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.

In accordance with the Pesticide Control (1080 Liquid Concentrate and Bait Products) Order 2019, 1080 fresh meat baits will be buried in a shallow hole and/or covered with organic material. Baits will be placed along boundaries and internal trails at a maximum of 10 baits per kilometre. Baits will not be laid within 5 metres from any property boundary.

Baits will be inspected within 5 days allowing staff to monitor, record and potentially identify the animal that has taken the bait.

For further information or concerns regarding the use of 1080 please don’t hesitate to call 0448 201 507 or the NPWS Bourke area office on 02 6830 0200.

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• Culgoa National Park
• Ledknapper Nature Reserve

Applies from Thu 1 Oct 2020, 12.00am to Wed 31 Mar 2021, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 2 Oct 2020, 4.17pm

Fire bans: Park fire ban

There is a 'no solid fuel fire policy' in this park from Thursday 1 October 2020 to Thursday 1 April 2021. 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, 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, please contact the local park office before using a gas and or electric barbecue or cooker. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities visit NSW National Parks fire safety page.

Affects 7 parks nearby. Show list

• Culgoa National Park
• Gundabooka National Park
• Gundabooka State Conservation Area
• Ledknapper Nature Reserve
• Nocoleche Nature Reserve
• Toorale National Park
• Toorale State Conservation Area

Applies from Thu 8 Oct 2020, 3.49pm to Thu 5 Nov 2020, 3.52pm. Last reviewed: Mon 19 Oct 2020, 3.31pm

Closed parks: Park closed due to wild dog baiting program

Narran Lake Nature Reserve will be closed between Thursday 8 October and Thursday 5 November 2020 due to a 1080 wild dog control program being undertaken.

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• Narran Lake Nature Reserve

Applies from Thu 25 Sep 2014, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Jul 2020, 1.02pm

Fire bans: Solid fuel fire ban for Paroo-Darling National Park

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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• Paroo-Darling National Park