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IMPORTANT NOTICE “wild dog ground baiting program”

 

PLEASE PASS THIS NOTICE ON TO ALL FAMILY AND FRIENDS

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a “wild dog ground baiting program” in the Worimi Conservation Lands  and Tilligerry State Conservation Area reserves from 26th Jun 17 to 28th Jul 17 .

For more information about the coordinated program please contact: Mr Mark Ingram (Area Operations Co-ordinator / Hunter Coast Area NPWS)  Phone: 02 49 848 200 or by email on mark.ingram@environment.nsw.gov.au

All baiting will be done in accordance with legal requirements under the Pesticides Act 1999.  Although not expected, some non-target animals may be affected, particularly domestic dogs.

WARNING:  NPWS strongly advise owners to restrain all pets and working dogs ensuring they DO NOT ENTER the baiting locations during poisoning operations.  (a map will follow once received).

If working dogs are required to work in or near the baiting location they have recommended they be muzzled during and after poisoning.

In the unfortunate event of accidental poisoning you are advised to seek immediate veterinary assistance.