Fox and wild dog baiting continues

The National Parks and Wildlife Service is continuing a fox and wild dog bating program in the Brisbane Water and Bouddi National Parks, following its success in recent years.

The Service has been undertaking fox and wild dog control programs twice a year in Brisbane Water and Bouddi National Parks since 2004.

"Since the baiting program was implemented, rangers and park neighbours are reporting increased sightings of bandicoots and swamp wallabies in Bouddi National Park and of quolls, wallabies and bandicoots in Brisbane Water National Park," said regional manager Mr Tom Bagnat.

"The pest control program helps to support native animals including threatened species such as the Bush-Stone Curlew in Bouddi National Park and Spotted-Tailed Quoll, Pied Oystercatcher and Eastern Chestnut Mouse in Brisbane Water National Park," he said.

This season's baiting began on Wednesday, October 12, and will continue until Wednesday, November 30.

The next baiting program is planned for May and June next year.

Fox and wild dog bait stations are usually placed along major trails in the park and are regularly checked by Parks officers.

The bait is buried 10cm underground at each station to avoid impacting on native species.

Media statement, 9 Nov 2011 Katie Ritchie, Office of Environment and Heritage