Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Mon 4 November 2024, 8.04am
Applies from Mon 22 Jul 2024, 6.00am
to Fri 20 Dec 2024, 6.00pm.
Last reviewed: Mon 4 Nov 2024, 8.04am.
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ground baiting program
Notice of 1080 ground baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting ground baiting program from Monday 22 July 2024 to Friday 20 December 2024. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.
The program will take place in the following parks:
- Seven Mile Beach National Park
- Comerong Island Nature Reserve
- Jervis Bay National Park
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species.
All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.
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.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information call the NPWS Nowra area office on 02 44286300.
Nearby alerts
Applies from Mon 18 Nov 2024, 6.00am to Mon 2 Dec 2024, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Nov 2024, 8.48am
Closed areas: Parts of White Sands Walk Closed
Parts of White Sands Walk (section behind Chinamans Beach) of Jervis Bay National Park is closed for track maintenance from Monday 18 November to Monday 2 December 2024. Alternatively, walkers can use Chinamans Beach from Aster Street to walk between Vincentia & Hyams Beach Village.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list
Applies from Sun 10 Nov 2024, 7.00am to Sat 30 Nov 2024, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 19 Nov 2024, 9.12am
Safety alerts: Nigh time fox control operations
Please be aware night shooting of foxes may occur in the following beaches to protect nesting shorebirds:
- Seven Mile Beach (Seven Mile Beach National Park)
- Comerong Island (Comerong Island Nature Reserve)
Fox control is undertaken by qualified shooters in accordance to shot plans between 11 November until 29 November 2024 to protect endangered nesting shorebirds.
Access tracks and beach entrances will be closed and signposted prior to shooting operations. Please look out for signage stating the beach is closed if accessing these beaches after dark.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
Affects 1 park nearby. Show list
Applies from Mon 21 Oct 2024, 10.51am to Fri 22 Nov 2024, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Oct 2024, 10.59am
Other planned events: Notice of weed control program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting weed spraying from Monday 21 October to Friday 22 November. The operation will use BUFFALO (Bromoxynil and MCPA) for the control of Bindi in the lawn.
The program will take place in Greenfield picnic Area, Jervis Bay National Park.
Please contact the local Nowra Office for more information on 02 4428 6300
Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list
Applies from Mon 22 Jul 2024, 6.00am to Fri 20 Dec 2024, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Nov 2024, 8.04am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ground baiting program
Notice of 1080 ground baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting ground baiting program from Monday 22 July 2024 to Friday 20 December 2024. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.
The program will take place in the following parks:
- Seven Mile Beach National Park
- Comerong Island Nature Reserve
- Jervis Bay National Park
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species.
All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.
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.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information call the NPWS Nowra area office on 02 44286300.
Affects 2 parks and 10 locations nearby. Show list