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Applies from Tue 19 Feb 2019, 3.58pm. Last reviewed: Sat 23 Feb 2019, 4.49pm
Fires - Advice: Kennedy Ridge
There is a fire in this park called Kennedy Ridge. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information.
Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Mon 5 Nov 2018, 12.28pm to Fri 29 Mar 2019, 12.19pm. Last reviewed: Sat 23 Feb 2019, 12.00pm
Closed areas: Cootapatamba Hut closed
Cootapatamba Hut and its surrounding precinct will be closed to the public from Monday 21 January until Thursday 29 March 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 Mon 18 Feb 2019, 12.54pm. Last reviewed: Fri 22 Feb 2019, 1.49pm
Safety alerts: Delays on Summit trail and Main Range track - helicopter lifting
Walkers will experience short delays on Main Range track and Summit trail on Monday 25 February until 1 March 2019 due to helicopter operations. Helicopters will be carrying loads from Summit trail at Snowy Bridge to sections of Main Range track between Mount Carruthers and Mount Northcote.
For more information, please call the Snowy Region Visitor Centre on 02 6450 5600.
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Applies from Mon 18 Feb 2019, 12.22pm to Fri 31 May 2019, 1.33pm. Last reviewed: Fri 22 Feb 2019, 1.53pm
Safety alerts: Take care - vehicles on Summit trail
From Monday 18 February 2019 to Friday 31 May 2019, walkers and cyclists on Summit trail need to take care and look out for vehicles. Trucks and other vehicles will be operating on Summit trail between Charlotte Pass and Seamans Hut. The trail will remain open.
For more information, please call the Snowy Region Visitor Centre on 02 6450 5600.
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Applies from Tue 19 Feb 2019, 6.22pm. Last reviewed: Fri 22 Feb 2019, 1.01pm
Fires - Advice: Jumpers Hill
There is a fire in this park called Jumpers Hill. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information.
Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Tue 19 Feb 2019, 5.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 21 Feb 2019, 4.19pm
Fires - Advice: Tantangara Mountain
There is a fire in this park called Tantangara Mountain. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information.
Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Mon 18 Feb 2019, 6.56pm. Last reviewed: Wed 20 Feb 2019, 11.17am
Fires - Not Applicable: Gilberts Rd, Verona
There is a fire in this park called Gilberts Rd, Verona. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information.
Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Wed 13 Feb 2019, 10.21am. Last reviewed: Thu 14 Feb 2019, 10.56am
Closed areas: Wallagoot Lake closed - natural fish death event
Wallagoot Lake in Bournda National Park is closed due to a natural fish death event. Swimming and other recreational activities are not advised. This closure may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call 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 11 Feb 2019, 2.17pm to Tue 13 Aug 2019, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Feb 2019, 10.54am
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 Thursday 14 February to Wednesday 13 August 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 Wed 6 Feb 2019, 11.12am. Last reviewed: Wed 6 Feb 2019, 12.03pm
Other planned events: Scotts Bay toilet closure
The Scotts Bay toilet is closed while a new toilet is being installed. Portaloos are on site or there are non-flush toilets at Hobart Beach campground, 1km east.
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Applies from Tue 5 Feb 2019, 6.00am to Wed 27 Mar 2019, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 1 Feb 2019, 10.37am
Other planned events: Rabbit pest control in Perisher Range and Charlotte Pass
Rabbit pest control operations will be carried out in Perisher Range Resorts and Charlotte Pass Village during late afternoons and evenings from:
- Monday 4 February 2019 to Wednesday 13 February 2019
- Monday 18 February 2019 to Wednesday 27 February 2019
- Monday 4 March 2019 to Wednesday 13 March 2019
- Monday 18 March 2019 to Wednesday 27 March 2019
Signs will be in place during the operation which will be carried out by authorised NPWS officers and contractors using rifles to reduce the rabbit population from damaging the environment.
For more information, call Tim Scanlon on 02 6450 5616, or Bryce Williamson on 02 6450 5538.
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Applies from Sat 23 Feb 2019, 8.00am to Sun 24 Feb 2019, 3.30pm. Last reviewed: Sat 23 Feb 2019, 3.18pm
Other planned events: Thredbo Valley track closures
Thredbo Valley track and surrounding areas will be closed and / or inaccessible over Saturday 23 February and Sunday 24 February 2019.
On Saturday 23 February 2019, 9am to 1pm, the following tracks will be closed:
- Thredbo Valley track, between Thredbo Diggings and Lake Crackenback
- Muzzlewood track
Therefore, there will be no access from Bullocks track to Bullocks Flat. There will also be no access to the lower Thredbo Valley track. Thredbo Valley track between Thredbo and Thredbo Diggings campground will remain open.
On Sunday 24 February 2019, 7.30am to 2.30pm, the following areas will be closed:
- Thredbo Valley track, including the lower Thredbo Valley track
- Muzzlewood track
- Bullocks track
Therefore, there will be no access from the Thredbo Valley track, below Thredbo Diggings campground, to Bullocks Flat.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Jindabyne office on 02 6450 5620 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Sat 19 Jan 2019, 1.47pm. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Jan 2019, 9.15am
Fires - Advice: Coolamine Homestead
There is a fire in this park called Coolamine Homestead. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information.
Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Wed 2 Jan 2019, 3.57pm. Last reviewed: Wed 6 Feb 2019, 10.55am
Closed areas: Disappointment Spur trail closed due to bridge removal
Disappointment Spur trail is closed from the southern end, near Guthega power station, because the bridge has been removed. Therefore:
- There is no access to Disappointment Spur trail from Guthega power station.
- You can only access the Jagungal wilderness area and Whites River corridor from the southern end via Schlink Pass (Geehi) Road.
For more information, please call the Snowy Region Visitor Centre on 02 6450 5600.
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Applies from Mon 24 Dec 2018, 12.43pm. Last reviewed: Mon 24 Dec 2018, 1.58pm
Safety alerts: Unsealed Road conditions at Mimosa Rocks National Park
Unsealed roads within this park are narrow and surface conditions can change quickly. Visitors are advised to drive with caution, and to the current road conditions. The following roads include:
- Cowdroys Road
- Nelsons Lagoon trail
To prevent further damage to road surfaces, visitors should avoid unnecessary travel on these roads as they could become impassible to all traffic. If these roads deteriorate further due to thunderstorms, heavy rain or vehicle damage then roads may be closed to traffic at short notice.
For further information please contact the Narooma NPWS office on 02 4476 0800 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Wed 19 Dec 2018, 9.04am to Sun 31 Mar 2019, 9.05am. Last reviewed: Sat 23 Feb 2019, 11.32am
Closed areas: Cascade trail section closure - Cascade Hut to Tin Mines
The Cascade fire trail 7.5km section south of Cascade Hut to Tin Mines is closed during March 2019. This section is closed between Friday 1 March and Sunday 31 March 2019, 7am to 7pm daily due to heavy machinery and tree works. The 7.5km section is a part of the Australian Alps walking track from Walhalla, Victoria to Namadgi National Park, ACT. This will affect long distance walkers through this section.
A long diversion is in place to navigate this section by taking:
- Limestone/Black Mount Road
- Limestone Creek
- Davies Plain
- Tom Groggin
- Geehi
- Hannels Spur
- Mount Kosciuszko
Visitors should plan their journey to avoid these closure periods or be prepared to experience lengthy delays. The 7.5km section is open outside of operational hours during this period. For individual or group safety, please obey all closure and warning signs and directions. Heavy equipment and machinery will be operating in these areas.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact Snowy River area office on 02 6450 5620 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Mon 10 Dec 2018, 2.35pm to Tue 31 Dec 2019, 2.28pm. Last reviewed: Wed 23 Jan 2019, 1.18pm
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 23 Jan 2019, 1.18pm
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, 5.05pm. 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 Fri 9 Nov 2018, 2.16pm to Tue 30 Apr 2019, 2.07pm. Last reviewed: Sat 16 Feb 2019, 3.33pm
Other incidents: Thredbo Valley track status
The Thredbo Valley tracks are open for cycling. Cycling is permitted in the following areas:
- 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, and any closures due to weather or track conditions will be posted as soon as relevant information becomes available.
Additional 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 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 22 Sep 2017, 4.01pm. Last reviewed: Thu 14 Feb 2019, 3.33pm
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: Mon 24 Dec 2018, 12.09pm
Safety alerts: No campfires or solid fuel fires at Middle Beach campground
For visitor safety, campfires and solid fuel fires (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamite) are not permitted at Middle Beach campground or picnic area.
The use of gas-fired, liquid fuel 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.
- and it is not a Total Fire Ban
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 15 Feb 2019, 2.40pm
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: Fri 22 Feb 2019, 2.17pm
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 22 Feb 2019, 1.48pm
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 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: Tue 1 Jan 2019, 1.37pm
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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