Baiting program to target wild dogs and foxes
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service has announced it will be conducting an aerial baiting program in the Watagans, Brisbane Water and Popran National Parks from October 7 to 15.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison, which is lethal to cats and dogs, for the control of wild dogs and foxes, according to the Service.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
While exact locations have not been announced, "signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location".
"Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks.
"Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location."
For more information, contact the Central Coast NPWS area office on 4320 4200.
SOURCE:.
Website, 30 Sep 2023.
Central Coast office, NPWS