Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Mon 13 September 2021, 10.58am
Applies from Mon 23 Aug 2021, 7.00am
to Fri 19 Nov 2021, 5.00pm.
Last reviewed: Mon 13 Sep 2021, 10.58am.
Other planned events: 1080 wild dog and fox pest control program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a strategic aerial and ground baiting program for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The operation will involve the use of fresh meat containing Poison 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate). The program will be continuous and ongoing from Monday 23 August 2021 to Friday 19 November 2021 in the following reserves:
- Barool NP
- Bolivia Hill NR
- Cathedral Rock NP
- Capoompeta NP
- Gibraltar Range NP
- Guy Fawkes River NP
- Kwiambal NP CCAZ (Arthurs Seat)
- Nymboida NP
- Severn River NR
- Washpool NP
This program has been designed to meet NPWS priority conservation and state-focused biosecurity issues.
All baiting locations will be signposted.
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 further information call the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.
Nearby alerts
Applies from Mon 18 Oct 2021, 5.11pm to Fri 5 Nov 2021, 5.11pm. Last reviewed: Tue 19 Oct 2021, 3.44pm
Closed parks: Park closed for aerial pest control operation
Burral Yurrul National Park is closed from 7am Tuesday 19 October to 7pm Friday 5 November 2021 for an aerial pest control operation.
Pest animals, including pigs, goats, foxes and wild dogs will be targeted during the operation.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Barwon Area National Parks office in Narrabri on 02 6792 7300.
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Applies from Mon 18 Oct 2021, 4.58pm to Fri 5 Nov 2021, 4.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 19 Oct 2021, 3.41pm
Closed parks: Parks closed for aerial pest control operation
Arakoola National Park and Taringa Nature Reserve are closed from 7am Tuesday 19 October to 7pm Friday 5 November 2021 for an aerial pest control operation.
Pest animals, including pigs, goats, foxes and wild dogs will be targeted during the operation.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact Barwon Area National Parks office in Narrabri on 02 6792 7300.
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Applies from Wed 24 Mar 2021, 12.16pm to Fri 29 Oct 2021, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 10 Sep 2021, 12.13pm
Closed areas: Walking tracks closed due to flood damage
All walking tracks that run along the rivers in Kwiambal National Park are closed due to flood damage.
The walking track linking Lemon Tree Flat campground and Kookibitta campground has reopened.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6739 0700.
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Applies from Fri 2 Jul 2021, 11.01am to Fri 29 Oct 2021, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 10 Sep 2021, 12.13pm
Safety alerts: Degraded road conditions
Due to recent heavy rain, road conditions to and through this park may be degraded. Please be careful and drive to road conditions.
For more information contact the local NPWS office on 02 6739 0700.
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Applies from Mon 23 Aug 2021, 7.00am to Fri 19 Nov 2021, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Sep 2021, 10.58am
Other planned events: 1080 wild dog and fox pest control program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a strategic aerial and ground baiting program for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The operation will involve the use of fresh meat containing Poison 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate). The program will be continuous and ongoing from Monday 23 August 2021 to Friday 19 November 2021 in the following reserves:
- Barool NP
- Bolivia Hill NR
- Cathedral Rock NP
- Capoompeta NP
- Gibraltar Range NP
- Guy Fawkes River NP
- Kwiambal NP CCAZ (Arthurs Seat)
- Nymboida NP
- Severn River NR
- Washpool NP
This program has been designed to meet NPWS priority conservation and state-focused biosecurity issues.
All baiting locations will be signposted.
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 further information call the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.
Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list
Applies from Tue 25 May 2021, 4.03pm to Thu 25 Nov 2021, 4.07pm. Last reviewed: Mon 24 May 2021, 10.56am
Closed parks: Ongoing 1080 pest management program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service staff will be undertaking an ongoing 1080 poison pest control operation from Tuesday 25 May to Thursday 25 November 2021. This will involve continuous aerial and ground baiting programs using meat baits, meat bait products, ejectors and grain containing 1080 (sodium fluroacetate) poison.
This pest control operation aims to reduce the impacts and populations of feral pigs, dogs and foxes in these parks and surrounding private property.
1080 poison (sodium fluoroacetate) is lethal to domestic animals. Dogs, cats and stock are prohibited in lands managed by NPWS. Please be aware of the risk of lethal 1080 poisoning, and keep domestic animals and stock away from baiting areas at all times. All baiting locations will be identified by signs.
The program will be continuous and ongoing in:
- Arakoola Nature Reserve
- Bullala National Park
- Burral Yurrul National Park and Nature Reserve
- Dthinna Dthinnawan National Park and Nature Reserve
- Gunyerwarildi National Park
- Gwydir River National Park and State Conservation Area
- Ironbark Nature Reserve
- Planchonella Nature Reserve
- Taringa Nature Reserve
- Warialda National Park and State Conservation Area
For more information call the NPWS Barwon area office on 02 6792 7300.
Affects 3 parks nearby. Show list
Applies from Wed 2 Sep 2020, 12.09pm. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Sep 2020, 8.51pm
Closed areas: Limestone Caves walking track
Limestone Caves walking track in Kwiambal National Park is closed until further notice due to COVID19 restrictions.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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