RESIDENTS living near the Bulahdelah and Wang Wauk state forests are being warned to keep a close eye on their pets until the end of August.
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On June 7, the Forestry Corporation of NSW began its annual control of wild dogs with 1080 baits placed throughout the two forests. The baiting period will end on August 31.
“Forestry Corporation of NSW will conduct annual control of wild dogs using 1080 baits within Bulahdelah and Wang Wauk State forests north of Bulahdelah and also within Bulahdelah State Forest via Red Hill Road and west of The Lakes Way,” a Forestry Corporation of NSW spokesperson said.
“State forest neighbours and forest visitors are advised to keep their dogs under firm control during the baiting period.”
The annual control program aims to protect native wildlife from attacks by wild dogs, declared a pest animal throughout NSW under the Wild Dog Pest Control Order.
Poisonous baits are buried at designated bait stations, reducing the likelihood of native animals picking them up and to ensure unused baits are disposed of properly.