NPWS · Works or event
1080 Baiting Operation
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program on Rabbit and Dart Islands in Clarence Estuary Nature reserve from 17 August 2026 to 31st December 2026. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. It's designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock. Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. 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. For more information, contact the NPWS Grafton area office on 02 6641 1500.
Dates given: “to 31st December 2026”
Updated by NPWS at 10:05 am Fri 18 Sep 2026 (Sydney time). As of 11:30 am Fri 2 Oct 2026 (Sydney time). Read it on the NPWS site.
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