🐾 Vital 1080 Baiting Programs Underway in Blue Mountains NP

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting two critical 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) baiting programs within and around the blue-mountains-national-park area. These operations are essential for controlling wild dog and fox populations, aiming to minimise their impact on threatened native wildlife species and reduce threats to neighbouring livestock.

Aerial Baiting Program:

An aerial baiting program is scheduled in Blue Mountains National Park from Monday, 25th August, to Sunday, 7th September 2025.

Ongoing Ground Baiting Program:

An extensive ongoing ground baiting program is also underway from Friday, 2nd May 2025, to Friday, 1st May 2026. This program covers the southern section of Blue Mountains National Park, alongside Abercrombie River National Park, Abercrombie River State Conservation Area, Kanangra-Boyd National Park, Wollemi National Park (Wolga), Gardens of Stone National Park, Jenolan Karst Conservation Area, Turon National Park, and Marrangaroo National Park.

Important Safety Information for Visitors:

• Signs will be prominently placed at the entries to all baiting locations.
• Domestic pets are strictly prohibited within NSW National Parks managed lands.
• 1080 poison is lethal to cats and dogs. Pets and working dogs in the vicinity must be restrained or muzzled and must not enter any baiting location.
• In the unfortunate event of accidental poisoning, immediate veterinary assistance is crucial.

Penalties apply for non-compliance with these regulations. For more detailed information regarding the baiting programs, please contact the local NPWS area offices at Blackheath (02 4787 8877), Oberon (02 6336 6200), or Glenbrook (02 4720 6200).