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Applies from Tue 11 Dec 2018, 2.54pm to Fri 11 Jan 2019, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 15 Dec 2018, 2.33pm
Safety alerts: Helicopter lifting operations and trackworks
There will be track works involving trucks on Summit trail between Charlotte Pass and Snowy Bridge from Monday 7 January until Friday 11 January 2019. The trail will remain open but if you plan to walk or cycle along the trail during this time, please take care.
Helicopter lifting operations will take place from Summit trail to Mount Lee from Monday 7 January until Friday 11 January 2019. Helicopters will be carrying sling loads from Summit trail (at Snowy Bridge) to sections of Main Range walk between Mount Carruthers and Mount Northcote.
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Applies from Wed 12 Dec 2018, 4.41pm to Wed 19 Dec 2018, 4.29pm. Last reviewed: Thu 13 Dec 2018, 10.35am
Closed areas: Little Thredbo River and China Creek area due to pest control operations
Some areas in Kosciuszko National Park are closed for the entire 24 hour period Tuesday 18 December 2018 due to pest control ground shooting operations. The closed areas are:
- Little Thredbo River area
- China Creek area
These areas are at the end of Alpine Lane off Alpine Way at Pender Lea Gap.
This operation is being undertaken to reduce the adverse impacts of feral deer to threatened species and communities at this site. Herbivory and environmental degradation caused by feral deer has been listed as a Key Threatening Process in NSW under the Biodiversity Conservation Act, 2016. Wild horses will not be targeted in this operation.
This closure may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact NPWS Jindabyne area office on 02 6450 5555 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Wed 12 Dec 2018, 3.19pm. Last reviewed: Wed 12 Dec 2018, 3.19pm
Closed areas: Rats Valley fire trail in Yuramie section of South East Forests National Park
Rats Valley Road and fire trail in Yurammie section, South East Forests National Park are closed from Wednesday 12 December 2018 to Wednesday 26 December 2018 due to maintenance works. This closure may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact NPWS Merimbula office on 02 6495 5000 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Tue 11 Dec 2018, 8.30am to Fri 21 Dec 2018, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 15 Dec 2018, 12.53pm
Other planned events: Helicopter lifting operations at Blue Lake lookout and Mount Carruthers
Blue Lake lookout walk to Mount Carruthers will have short term delays from Monday 17 December to Friday 21 December 2018 due to helicopter operations. Walkers will be delayed while materials are being lifted from Blue Lake lookout, but otherwise visitors won't be affected.
For more information, please contact Tim Greville on 0428 159 336 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Tue 11 Dec 2018, 4.21pm to Tue 18 Dec 2018, 4.14pm. Last reviewed: Tue 11 Dec 2018, 5.00pm
Closed areas: Bicentennial national trail, between Geehi and Murray Gates trail, closed
Bicentennial national trail, between Geehi and Murray Gates fire trail, is closed from Tuesday 11 December to Tuesday 18 December 2018. The trail is closed to walkers, mountain bike and horse riders, because large trees are down over the trail. This closure may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call Khancoban Visitor Centre on 02 6076 9373 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Tue 11 Dec 2018, 4.18pm to Tue 18 Dec 2018, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 15 Dec 2018, 2.39pm
Safety alerts: Take care on Main Range Walk - truck traffic
Visitors are asked to take care on the Main Range walk. Trucks will be operating on the walk, between Charlotte Pass and Blue Lake lookout walk, from 8am to 6pm on Wednesday 12 December and Friday 14 December 2018.
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Applies from Mon 10 Dec 2018, 2.35pm to Tue 31 Dec 2019, 2.28pm. Last reviewed: Mon 10 Dec 2018, 2.57pm
Other planned events: 1080 fox baiting program underway
A 1080 ground baiting and ejector program targeting foxes is underway in Eurobodalla National Park, Mimosa Rocks National Park, Bournda National Park and nature reserve, Gulaga National Park, Ben Boyd National Park and South East Forest National Park. The program is ongoing throughout the entire year. Visitors are reminded that 1080 is harmful to domestic animals. There are 1080 warning signs at entrances and exits throughout the reserve areas. For further information call the NPWS Merimbula area office on 02 6495 5000.
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Applies from Thu 29 Nov 2018, 3.17pm. Last reviewed: Thu 29 Nov 2018, 3.33pm
Closed areas: North Tura hazard reduction
The southern end of this park behind the barriers is closed due to hazard reduction activities. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact on NPWS Merimbula office on 02 64955001 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Wed 21 Nov 2018, 2.01pm to Tue 16 Apr 2019, 1.47pm. Last reviewed: Wed 21 Nov 2018, 3.03pm
Other planned events: 1080 wild dog baiting program
A 1080 ground baiting and/or ejector program targeting wild dogs is underway in the following national parks, state conservation area and nature reserve:
- Wadbilliga National Park
- Kooraban National Park
- Monga National Park
- Deua National Park
- Majors Creek State Conservation Area
- Araluen Nature Reserve
Please be aware that 1080 poison is harmful to domestic animals. There will be 1080 warning signs erected at the park's entrances. For further information, please call the NPWS Narooma area office on 02 4476 0800.
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Applies from Fri 16 Nov 2018, 9.30am. Last reviewed: Fri 16 Nov 2018, 10.31am
Other planned events: Road side spraying operation
A road side spraying program will take place in the Coolangubra section of South East Forests National Park between Monday 19 November 2018 and Thursday 31 January 2019. The affected areas include:
- Wog Way
- Bold Granite Road
The weed spraying is for the control of woody regrowth on batters and verges in the road corridor. For more information, please contact the NPWS Bombala office on 02 6458 5900.
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Applies from Thu 15 Nov 2018, 5.13pm. Last reviewed: Fri 16 Nov 2018, 10.14am
Other planned events: Woody regrowth spraying operation
A spray program will take place from Monday 19 November to Friday 14 December at Myanba Gorge Day use area, to control tea tree regrowth in the picnic grounds.
For more information, please contact the NPWS Bombala area office on 02 6458 5900.
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Applies from Thu 15 Nov 2018, 5.05pm. Last reviewed: Thu 15 Nov 2018, 5.16pm
Other planned events: weed spraying Nungatta
A weed spraying program will take place in Nungatta section of South East Forests National Park between 16 November 2018 and 1 March 2019. The areas affected include:
- Nungatta Creek Road
- Nungatta Road
- Baelcoola East trail
- Nungatta Creek
The weed spraying will aim to control St John's wort, Patterson's curse, purple top verbena, thistles and blackberry. For more information, please contact the NPWS Bombala area office on 02 6458 5900.
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Applies from Mon 5 Nov 2018, 12.28pm to Thu 28 Feb 2019, 12.19pm. Last reviewed: Tue 13 Nov 2018, 3.48pm
Closed areas: Cootapatamba Hut closed
Cootapatamba Hut and its surrounding precinct will be closed to the public from Monday 21 January until Thursday 28 February 2019, inclusive.
The closure is due to essential restoration and reconstruction works on the hut. The hut and surrounds will be a closed construction zone with no public access or entry during this period.
Back country walkers and visitors should be appropriately prepared and equipped, so as to not be reliant on huts. Alternative emergency shelter and refuge within the Main Range area can be found at Seamans Hut and Rawsons Pass.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call 02 6450 5620 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Sun 11 Nov 2018, 9.40am. Last reviewed: Mon 19 Nov 2018, 1.15pm
Safety alerts: High altitude tracks – steep snow drifts
There are still many drifts about on the higher altitude parts of the main range. Please note the following information when walking in the areas listed below:
Main Range walk:
Please expect numerous snow drift crossings, and make sure that:
- Footwear is waterproof, solid (for stepping into steep snow drifts) and with good grip.
- You take a map and compass and know how to use them (sections of track are still not obvious under snow).
- You take extreme caution when walking over Muellers Peak as this drift is very steep.
The Summit trail/ Summit walk:
You will likely only encounter snow drifts at the ~6.5km mark (below Seamans Hut) for a few hundred metres. You might also encounter snow drifts from above Rawson Pass (near Main Range walk junction). Please make sure that:
- You're wearing good footwear for a more comfortable and safer walk
- You have some idea of where you're going and/or have a map. The Summit drift presents a small risk of going off track.
- You take extreme caution when walking The Summit drift, as this drift is very steep as you get onto it.
Kosciuszko walk
- You will encounter a few drifts before Rawson Pass snow drifts. Please take care when traversing these.
- Beyond Rawson Pass the Summit drift requires caution as this drift is very steep as you get onto it.
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Applies from Wed 15 Aug 2018, 2.17pm to Wed 13 Feb 2019, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 10 Dec 2018, 9.02am
Other planned events: Ongoing 1080 wild dog and fox baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is conducting ongoing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) wild dog and fox baiting programs from Wednesday 15 August 2018 to Wednesday 13 February 2019. These programs are part of an integrated pest animal control strategy, which also includes trapping and shooting, with the aim of minimising the impacts of these pests on neighbouring stock.
Baiting programs will be conducted in the Adaminaby/Yaouk, Snowy Plain, Thredbo/Ingebyra, Dalgety/Paupong East Monaro/Far South Coast and Corrowong/Tombong/Merriangah wild dog plan areas.
This includes the following sections of Kosciuszko National Park:
- The Yaouk/Adaminaby area from Lone Pine trail to Lake Eucumbene
- Denison
- Eucumbene
- Happy Jacks
- Snowy Plain
- Kalkite Mountain
- Thredbo Valley
- Moonbah
- Ingebyra
- Paupong
- Numbla Vale
- Corrowong
Baiting programs will also be happening in the following nature reserves and state conservation areas:
- Scabby Range
- Yaouk
- Paupong
- Kybeyan
- Dangelong
- Merriangaah
- Quidong
- Kybeyan
There will be signs around the baited areas to alert the public about the 1080 baiting in these locations.
Domestic pets are highly susceptible to 1080 poison. Dogs, cats and other pets and domestic animals are not permitted on NSW national parks, reserves and state conservation areas.
For more information please contact the NPWS Jindabyne area office on 02 6450 5555.
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Applies from Fri 9 Nov 2018, 2.16pm to Tue 30 Apr 2019, 2.07pm. Last reviewed: Thu 13 Dec 2018, 5.03pm
Other incidents: Thredbo Valley track status
The Thredbo Valley tracks are currently closed to cycling due to wet conditions. The following areas are closed:
- Between Thredbo and Lake Crackenback Resorts
- The Lower Thredbo Valley track, out to the 9km point, and return by the same route. Note that there are no other exit options, and the track beyond the 9km point remains a closed construction site.
- Bullocks track
- Muzzlewood track
Please report any incidents, obstacles or other feedback to thredbovalleytrack@environment.nsw.gov.au to ensure that they can be responded to promptly.
Track conditions will continue to be monitored throughout the riding season. Any closures due to weather or surface issues will be posted as soon as relevant information becomes available.
Event closures, while yet to be confirmed, are likely to occur:
- Saturday 9 February and Sunday 10 February 2019
- Saturday 23 February and Sunday 24 February 2019
More information regarding these closures will be posted once details are confirmed.
Additional track closures for essential upgrade and maintenance works will occur from time to time during non-peak periods. These will be advised as they are programmed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the Snowy Region Visitor Centre on 02 6450 5600 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Mon 12 Nov 2018, 9.50am to Sun 12 May 2019, 9.50am. Last reviewed: Thu 8 Nov 2018, 10.01am
Other planned events: 1080 wild dog control ground baiting program
A 1080 ground baiting program (baits/candid pest ejectors) for wild dogs will be undertaken and will continue for the next 6 months. A reminder that 1080 is harmful to domestic pets. Dog owners should not allow their dogs to wander in these areas because your dog could be poisoned.
For further information please call NPWS Khancoban area office on 02 6076 9373.
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Applies from Fri 19 Oct 2018, 2.31pm to Sun 31 Mar 2019, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 21 Nov 2018, 5.02pm
Other planned events: Woody weed spraying operation
NPWS will be conducting a weed control program along the Kybyean dog fence APZ for woody weeds between Friday 19 October 2018 and Sunday 31 March 2019. The substance glyphosate will be used and applied through spraying.
For further information, contact the NPWS Bombala area office on 02 6458 5900.
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Applies from Thu 11 Oct 2018, 12.49pm to Thu 11 Apr 2019, 12.58pm. Last reviewed: Tue 20 Nov 2018, 2.16pm
Other planned events: Wild dog ground baiting program
An ongoing 1080 ground baiting program (baits/CPE ejectors) for wild dogs will be undertaken and will continue throughout the year. The following parks and reserves affected include:
- Wadbilliga National Park
- South East Forests National Park
- Deua National Park
- Monga National Park
- Araluen Nature Reserve
- Badja Swamps Nature Reserve
- Majors creek State Conservation Area
- Monga State Conservation Area.
A reminder that 1080 is harmful to domestic pets. 1080 baiting signs will be placed at every entrance in or out of the reserves. For further information please call NPWS Narooma area office on 02 4476 0800.
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Applies from Wed 3 Oct 2018, 2.24pm. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Nov 2018, 10.22am
Closed areas: Bemboka section in South East Forests National Park
Some areas are closed in the Bemboka section of South East Forest National Park due to the Yankee Gap bushfire. The following areas include:
- Mistake fire trail
- Tin Hut fire trail
- Warrigal fire trail
- Bemboka Peak fire trail
- Werri Berri fire trail
- White Rock fire trail
- Ooranook fire trail
- Yankees Flat fire trail
- Numbugga Walls fire trail
- Brogo fire trail
- Nelsons Creek fire trail
This closure may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact NPWS Merimbula area office on 02 6495 5000 or NPWS Bombala on 02 6458 5900. Alternatively visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Thu 30 Aug 2018, 4.45pm. Last reviewed: Wed 5 Sep 2018, 12.02pm
Closed areas: Wadbilliga National Park partial closure
Some areas of this park are closed due to bushfires. This closure may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible. All areas are closed, excluding Cascades Campground.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Merimbula area office on 02 6495 5000 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Mon 23 Jul 2018, 8.15am. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Jul 2018, 12.34pm
Other planned events: Lobs Hole Ravine Road - roadworks
Minor delays may be experienced for traffic on Lobs Hole Ravine Road due to roadworks. Traffic control will be on-site to advise.
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Applies from Wed 7 Feb 2018, 10.06am. Last reviewed: Wed 11 Jul 2018, 3.47pm
Safety alerts: Hannels Spur track
Hannels Spur track is navigable but only for highly experienced walkers. Maintenance work has been recently carried out and is ongoing. The track has recently been marked/remarked on the lower sections and cleared on the upper sections.
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Applies from Fri 27 Apr 2018, 9.36am. Last reviewed: Thu 19 Jul 2018, 11.06am
Closed areas: Mines trail in the Ravine is closed
Mines trail at the Ravine is closed due to vehicle track repair work. This closure may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Wed 12 Dec 2018, 3.13pm to Fri 21 Dec 2018, 3.11pm. Last reviewed: Wed 12 Dec 2018, 4.45pm
Other planned events: Rabbit pest control in Perisher Range and Charlotte Pass
Visitors are advised that rabbit pest control operations will occur in Perisher Range Resorts and Charlotte Pass Village. This will occur during late afternoons and evenings between Wednesday 13 December and Friday 21 December 2018. Signs will be in place during the operation and will occur in times and areas of low visitation. Each operation is weather dependent and will stop on weekends, public holidays, NSW public school holidays and public events. The operation involves authorised NPWS officers and contractors using rifles to reduce the rabbit population from damaging the environment. Other options such as baiting will be used when the environmental conditions are suitable. All authorised stakeholders including the NSW Police, RMS and SHL are aware and notified of this operation.
If you have any concerns or question email Tim Scanlon or phone 0418 689 250 or 02 6450 5616. You can also contact Bryce Williams on 0459 895 423 or 02 6450 5538.
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Applies from Fri 22 Sep 2017, 4.01pm. Last reviewed: Tue 24 Oct 2017, 9.38am
Other planned events: Increased activity associated with Snowy 2.0 feasibility study
If you're planning a trip to northern Kosciuszko National Park, be aware that there will be works associated with the Snowy 2.0 feasibility study drilling program in some areas.
Public access will not be affected other than at specific drilling and work sites. However, please note that you might encounter extra vehicle and truck movements from time to time. For further information about access to Kosciuszko National Park please contact the NPWS Tumut office on (02) 6947 7000.
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Applies from Fri 22 Sep 2017, 3.34pm. Last reviewed: Thu 26 Oct 2017, 12.10pm
Safety alerts: No wood fires allowed at Middle Beach campground
Due to current dry conditions, wood fires are not permitted at Middle Beach campground or picnic area.
The use of gas-fired and electrical appliances will be permitted where the appliance:
- is under the direct control of an adult
- placed or located in an area where there is no combustible material within 2m
- there is an adequate water supply to extinguish fire should it start adjacent to the appliances.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information please contact the NPWS Narooma area office on (02) 4476 0800 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Tue 1 Aug 2017, 8.27am. Last reviewed: Fri 1 Sep 2017, 10.57am
Other planned events: 1080 Baiting Programs
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) conducts ongoing and seasonal 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) baiting programs in areas of Kosciuszko National Park. These programs are part of an integrated pest management strategy aimed at controlling wild dogs, foxes, feral pigs and rabbits. All baiting locations are identifiable to the public through signage erected around the baited area.
Domestic pets are highly susceptible to 1080 poison. Park visitors are reminded that dogs, cats and other pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted in Kosciuszko National Park.
For more information please contact the relevant NPWS office:
- Tumut, call (02) 6947 7000
- Jindabyne, call (02) 6450 5555
- Khancoban, call (02) 6076 9373.
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Applies from Tue 27 Jun 2017, 1.51pm. Last reviewed: Thu 7 Sep 2017, 2.50pm
Other planned events: 1080 fox baiting program underway
Each month NPWS checks and replenishes buried 1080 baits along fire trails, beaches and other areas throughout this park and Murrah Flora Reserves. The program is ongoing and is part of the NPWS FoxTap program. Wild dogs and foxes are controlled to assist in recovery of native species. Landholders, residents and visitors in charge of domestic animals are required to ensure their domestic animals are restrained and do not enter the national park. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Narooma area office on (02) 4476 0800.
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Applies from Wed 13 May 2015, 3.34pm. Last reviewed: Fri 30 Jun 2017, 10.57am
Closed areas: Razorback fire trail closed - unsafe conditions
Razorback fire trail in Wadbilliga National Park is closed until further notice. After recent severe weather events, the trail is in extremely poor condition and is unsafe for use by vehicles of any kind. This closure may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Narooma area office on (02) 4476 0800 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Fri 21 Oct 2016, 12.07pm. Last reviewed: Thu 8 Dec 2016, 3.16pm
Safety alerts: Disappointment Spur Bridge
Disapppointment Spur bridge over the Munyang (Whites) River is closed to all traffic, including pedestrians, due to damage to its foundations during a recent flood event. This means there is no access up Disappointment Spur trail to areas such as the Whites River corridor and Jagungal beyond. Walkers, skiers or mountain bikers can gain alternative access via Schlink Pass (Geehi) trail.
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Applies from Wed 27 Jul 2016, 3.01pm. Last reviewed: Thu 4 Oct 2018, 3.31pm
Other planned events: 1080 baiting - fox control
Each month NPWS checks and replenishes buried 1080 baits along fire trails and some beaches in these parks. The program is ongoing and is part of the NPWS FoxTap program. Foxes are controlled to assist in recovery of native species. For further information please phone the NPWS Merimbula office on (02) 6495 5001.
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Applies from Wed 21 Nov 2018, 11.37am to Tue 21 May 2019, 11.36am. Last reviewed: Wed 21 Nov 2018, 12.08pm
Other planned events: 1080 wild dog baiting program - Bemboka section, South East Forests National Park
A 1080 ground baiting and ejector program targeting wild dogs is underway in South East Forests National Park. The program is beginning on or shortly after Wednesday 21 November 2018, and will end on Tuesday 21 May 2019. 1080 poison is harmful to domestic dogs. There will be warning signs about the 1080 baiting at the park's entrances and exits. For further information, please call the NPWS Bombala office on 02 6458 5900.
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