Great Lakes Council and Karuah-Great Lakes Landcare will host the workshop in 

Bulahdelah on Saturday, July 19, and invite residents to head along, listen to what is being done to manage wild animals, and ways they can help stop their impact on the community.

"There is increasing recognition of the impacts of feral animals, such as wild dogs, on agriculture and native wildlife," council senior ecologist  Mat Bell said.

"This workshop will give participants information as well as practical demonstrations to boost their knowledge on feral pest animal control and management."

The workshop comes one month after the Forestry Corporation of NSW began its annual baiting program in the region.

In a bid to control wild pests, particularly dogs and foxes, in June the forestry service laid 1080 baits in the Bulahdelah and Wang Wauk state forests.

Key speakers at the workshop, from 9.30am to 1.30pm, will be Mr Bell, Local Land Services representative Laurie Mullen and professional dog trapper Kevin Ford.

The impacts of feral animals on native wildlife, stock and the environment will be discussed. There will be demonstrations on setting traps, the use of surveillance cameras and setting baits.

"The day will conclude with a visit to the Bulahdelah Plain Wetland Reserve, where attendees will get to have a look at the work council is doing to assist protect water quality and manage weeds and feral pests at this important site," Mr Bell said.

Those looking to attend are asked to book a spot by Thursday, July 17. Phone the council on 65917305.