🦊 NPWS 1080 Baiting Underway Near Ulladulla Parks

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has announced extensive aerial and ground baiting programs using 1080 poison in several national parks and reserves surrounding Ulladulla. These operations are aimed at controlling populations of wild dogs and foxes to protect native wildlife, including threatened species, and to minimise impact on neighbouring livestock.

An aerial baiting program is scheduled to run between Monday, July 28, and Friday, August 1, 2025. This initiative will target wild dogs and foxes across a broad area, including sections of Morton National Park, Bees Nest Nature Reserve, Budawang National Park, Deua National Park, and Wadbilliga National Park, among others.

In addition to the aerial campaign, an ongoing ground baiting program is currently underway, having commenced on March 3, 2025, and set to continue until September 3, 2025. This ground-based effort is focused on areas closer to Ulladulla, such as Morton National Park, Conjola National Park, Murramarang National Park, Jerrawangala National Park, Parma Nature Reserve, Colymea State Conservation Area, and Bees Nest Nature Reserve.

Important Warning for Pet Owners

Local residents, particularly pet owners, are urged to exercise extreme caution. Signs will clearly mark all baiting locations. It is critical to remember that domestic pets are strictly prohibited in NSW national parks and reserves. The 1080 poison is highly lethal to cats and dogs. Therefore, pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled when in the vicinity of, and must not enter, any marked baiting areas.

In the unfortunate event of accidental poisoning, immediate veterinary assistance is advised.

For further information regarding these vital pest management programs, residents can contact the local NPWS Ulladulla office directly on 4454 9500.