Feral animal control operation in Namadgi National Park

The ACT Parks and Conservation Service wishes to advise that pest animal control operations will be conducted for two weeks in already-closed sections of the Bimberi Wilderness Area and western Namadgi National Park.

The program will be in effect from 12.01am Monday 20 September until 11.59pm Friday 1 October 2021.

The ACT Parks and Conservation Service will be undertaking the aerial control program as part of our ongoing management of Namadgi’s ecosystem to protect the native environment from invasive species. This will also help the park continue to recover from the 2020 Orroral Valley bushfire.

Namadgi National Park remains closed as part of the ACT Government’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak in the ACT, and Canberrans are reminded they are not allowed to travel outside their local areas in this time.

While this work is completed over the coming weeks, you may notice helicopters operating in the area. The public should not be alarmed by additional aircraft over the National Park.

The team will implement extensive safety precautions for the duration of the program, such as buffer zones and clear signage.

You can find more information about parks and reserves in your local area on the ACT Parks and Conservation website.

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