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Warrambool State Conservation Area

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Applies from Mon 28 Apr 2025, 3.11pm to Wed 28 May 2025, 3.23pm. Last reviewed: Sat 26 Apr 2025, 9.49am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 Ground Baiting Program - Ginghet Nature Reserve

1080 ground baiting activities targeting wild dogs and other feral animals will commence across Ginghet Nature Reserve from Monday 28th April to Wednesday 28th May 2025. 

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock. Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting locations. 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 event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

Please contact the local NPWS Area office for more information on 02 6843 4011 (Baradine).

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Applies from Thu 1 May 2025, 7.00am to Tue 6 May 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Apr 2025, 10.18pm

Other planned events: Ground Shoot Operation Macquarie Marshes and GInghet Nature Reserves

Evening and night ground shoot operations targeting feral cats will commence across Macquarie Marshes and Ginghet Nature Reserves from Thursday 1st to Tuesday 6th May 2025. Macquarie Marshes and Ginghet Nature Reserves are closed to the public, which applies during the period of the ground shoot operation. The operation will primarily be restricted to the southern Macquarie Marshes Nature Reserve during these dates but targeted areas could extend to other areas of the Macquarie Marshes and Ginghet Nature Reserves dependent on weather conditions and local access considerations.

Please contact the Ranger for the Macquarie Marshes on 0448 662 485 or NPWS Baradine Office on 02 6843 4011 for further information.

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Applies from Tue 15 Apr 2025, 11.48am to Thu 31 Jul 2025, 11.50am. Last reviewed: Tue 29 Apr 2025, 2.46pm

Closed parks: Gwydir Wetlands SCA Closed

Gwydir Wetlands SCA is closed from Tuesday 15 April 2025 until further notice due to flooding.  

Penalties apply for non-compliance.  For further information, contact Barwon Area Office 02 6792 7300.

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Applies from Mon 14 Apr 2025, 12.30pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Mon 14 Apr 2025, 11.20am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ground baiting program for wild dogs and foxes

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program from 14 April 2025 to 30th June 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.

The program will take place in Gwydir Wetlands State Conservation Area.

The program is designed to minimise the impact of wild dogs and foxes on wildlife and 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 Barwon NPWS area office for more information on 6792 7300.

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Applies from Mon 24 Jun 2024, 9.25am. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Mar 2025, 11.10am

Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 program

The Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.

Ground baiting will occur in Pilliga National Park and Pilliga State Conservation Area.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species.

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 Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) on 0457 873 871 or NPWS Castlereagh Area on 02 6843 4000.

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