mermaids pool loop – Tahmoor gorge

Nattai National Park

Closed areas: Areas closed for pest control operation
A number of areas will be closed on weekdays from Monday 7 June to Friday 25 June 2021 for an aerial pest control operation.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4720 6200.

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 baiting
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting baiting using approved meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The program run from Monday 24 May 2021 to Monday 28 June 2021 in the following areas:

• Burragorang State Conservation Area - in the vicinity of Oakdale and Werrombi
• Nattai National Park - in the vicninity of Oakdale and Lakesland
• Upper Nepean State Conservation Area - in the vicinity of Diamond Fields Road, Mittagong
• Joadja Nature Reserve
• Bangadilly National Park.

Warning signs will be displayed. Visitors are reminded not to handle or disturb any baits. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. 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. Baits may remain active after the dates specified.
This program is part of a joint control program being coordinated by NPWS in conjunction with the South East Local Land Services to assist with the ongoing management of wild dog impacts on production properties.
For more information, please contact the local office on 02 4632 4500 or visit the NPWS web page alerts.

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is conducting an aerial baiting program from Monday 17 May to Friday 28 May 2021.
The operation will involve the use of meat baits, and meat bait products containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes in the following parks, reserves and state conservation areas:

• Bargo State Conservation Area
• Blue Mountains National Park
• Guula Ngurra National Park
• Nattai National Park
• Wollemi National Park.

This program is designed to minimise the impact of foxes on wildlife, especially after the recent extensive bushfires, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs and foxes on neighbouring stock.
Baits may remain active in the environment for up to a month after delivery.
All baiting locations will be identified by signs. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. 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 locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Please contact the Hawkesbury-Nattai Area Glenbrook Office on 02 4720 6200 for more information.

Other planned events: 1080 Fox Baiting Program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes. The program will be ongoing between 26 April 2021 to 21 June 2021 in Nattai National Park.
All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.
Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. 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 further information please call NPWS Hawkesbury-Nattai Area – Mount Annan Office on (02) 4632 4500.