Foxes targeted in Brunswick Heads Nature Reserve

A fox baiting program is about to commence in Brunswick Heads Nature Reserve from Friday 30 October until February 2010 in order to protect threatened shorebirds.

National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) Ranger Lori Cameron said it is important that people only take their dogs to areas that are Byron Shire Council designated dog exercise areas.

“Dogs are not permitted in NPWS managed lands at any time due to their negative impacts on fauna. Baits will be laid on North Head Road and Oyster Lease Road in the reserve,” Ms Cameron said.

“While 1080 baits are designed to kill foxes, they will also kill dogs. Areas that are baited will be signposted.

“Brunswick Heads Nature Reserve is an important habitat for a range of threatened shorebirds such as Pied Oystercatchers and Little Terns.

“The co-operation of beach users in avoiding disturbance to shorebirds on the beach or dunes is crucial to the survival of these birds.

“Foxes are the main predators of shorebirds as they seek out clutches of eggs. The baiting program aims to reduce fox numbers throughout the prime shorebird breeding season.”

For details on the fox baiting program, call Tweed Area Office on 66 708 600.

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