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Fox and feral dog control
Parks Victoria is committed to protecting and enhancing the natural values of parks and reserves across the state. Examples of this conservation management are the control of introduced plant and animal species which can impact on these values.
As part of an ongoing strategy notice is hereby given that Parks Victoria will be laying buried baits containing Sodium Monofluoroacetate (1080 poison) on public land for the control of foxes and feral dogs.
Foxoff baits containing 1080 poison will be laid from Wednesday 4 November 2009 until Friday 18 December 2009 in the following parks and reserves:
• Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park and Rigby Island Reserve
• Rotamah Island (Lakes National Park)
• Lake Tyers Forest Park and Red Bluff Reserve (Lake Tyers)
• Blond Bay State Game Reserve
• Macleod Morass State Game Reserve
• Nyerimilang Park
Predator Meat baits containing 1080 poison will be laid from Wednesday 4 November 2009 until Friday 18 December 2009 in the following park and reserves:
• Mt Elizabeth Flora and Fauna Reserve
• Moormurng Flora and Fauna Reserve
• Providence Ponds Flora and Fauna Reserve
• Mitchell River National Park
1080 poison signs will be posted throughout the baited area and members of the public who are living near or visiting the above named parks and reserves are advised to take particular care not to disturb or interfere with bait stations. Domestic dogs and cats are particularly susceptible to 1080 poison and should be under effective control, muzzled or kept away from the poisoned areas.
Operational details can be obtained from Parks Victoria on 13 1963.
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