Fox trapping in bushland aids threatened fauna

31 October 2017

Owners urged to keep dogs out of trapping areas

Fox trapping will be undertaken in priority bushland areas next week to assist the breeding of threatened local fauna.

Soft-jaw trapping will be undertaken from 6 November to 11 November at three sites: Bogangar, Pottsville and the Fingal Peninsula.

“The trapping will be timed to reduce fox numbers, particularly during breeding periods for a number of endangered species including Bush Stone-curlews and Beach Stone-curlews and approaching the nesting season for Green and Loggerhead Turtles,” Council’s Program Leader - Pest Management, Pamela Gray, said.

“Foxes pose a serious threat to native fauna and the trapping sites have been identified by detector dog surveys and ongoing camera monitoring as hot spots for fox activity.

Public access to all three trapping sites is prohibited between 6 November and 11 November and all tracks leading into the trapping areas will be clearly signposted.

“Owners will be responsible for keeping their pet dogs out of the areas. Any domestic pets caught in the traps will be taken to the Tweed Shire Council pound,” Ms Gray said.

“The trapping is being implemented in conjunction with a 1080 fox baiting program that began on the Tweed Coast in August and continues until 31 January 2018.

The project has been assisted by the NSW Government through its Environmental Trust and Public Reserves Management Fund Programs.

For further information on the fox trapping program, contact Council’s Program Leader - Pest Management, Pam Gray, on (02) 6670 2400.

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Caption: Maps showing the three trapping areas at Bogangar, Pottsville and the Fingal Peninsula.