Fox baiting using 1080 poison in NPWS – GSB reserves for six monthly period 1 Feb 2023 – 31 July 2023
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using manufactured baits, fresh baits and Canid Pest Ejectors (CPE’s/ejectors) containing 1080 poison (sodium fluoroacetate) for the control of foxes. The program is continuous and ongoing for the protection of threatened species.
This notification is for the period 1 February 2023 to 31 July 2023 at the following locations:
- Garigal National Park
- Lane Cove National Park (baits only, no ejectors are used in Lane Cove National Park)
- Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
- Sydney Harbour National Park – North Head (including the Quarantine Station), Dobroyd Head, Chowder Head & Bradleys Head managed by the NPWS
- The North Head Sanctuary managed by the Sydney Harbour Federation Trust
- The Australian Institute of Police Management, North Head
DO NOT TOUCH BAITS OR EJECTORS
All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.
Please be reminded that domestic pets are not permitted on NPWS Estate. 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. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information please call the local NPWS office on:
- NPWS Sydney North (Middle Head) Area office: 9960 6266
- NPWS Sydney North (Forestville) Area office: 9451 3479
- NPWS North West Sydney (Lane Cove NP) Area office: 8448 0400
- NPWS after-hours Duty officer service: 1300 056 294
- Sydney Harbour Federation Trust: 8969 2128