OWNERS of working dogs and domestic companion animals are advised that wild dog and fox control programs have commenced across the Upper Hunter Electorate.
Hunter Local Land Services and Forestry Corporation are conducting aerial and ground baiting programs from Merriwa to Nundle, Nowendoc to Dungog encompassing private tenure, State Forests, Crown Land and Travelling Stock Reserves until 30 June.
The National Parks and Wildlife Service will conduct aerial baiting from Monday 19 May until 1 June in Goulburn River, Wollemi and Yengo National Parks, Manobalai Nature Reserve, and the Wollemi Flora Reserve and State Conservation Area.
Baits have also been laid in the Singleton Military Area with neighbours recommended to restrain pets and working dogs until the end of June.
Hunter Valley Operations, Ravensworth Open Cut and Mount Thorley-Warkworth are conducting baiting activities at the mine sites and surrounding offsets including land at North Rothbury, Belford, Putty, Muscle Creek, Sandy Hollow, Turill and Cassilis.
Residents requiring further information should contact Hunter Local Land Services on 1300 795 299, the NPWS Bulga office 6574 5555, HVO Complaints and Blasting Hotline, Yancoal Community Information Line or the respective mining company.
