Fox trapping is conducted

A fox trapping program has been operating at Woy Woy, Empire Bay and Bensville.

The trapping was conducted to help protect the endangered bird, the Bush Stone-curlew.

"One of the major impacts on our local populations of the endangered Bush Stone-curlew is the fox," said council public relations officer Ms Tina Davies.

"In past years, Gosford Council has run successful fox control programs to help maintain and encourage growth of these populations.

"This year, the Biodiversity Conservation Unit of the Department of Environment and Conservation will run a fox-trapping program at some known Bush Stone-curlew sites on Council lands."

Ms Davies said the program ran from May 22 to May 31.

"The increase in fox sightings in these areas means that trapping must be done now before the next breeding season begins," Ms Davies said.

"The fox-trapping program complies with national guidelines and relevant legislation. "Any foxes caught will be dealt with humanely."

For further information contact Catherine Price on 9995 5542 or email Catherine.Price@environment.nsw.gov.au

Press release, May 16 Tina Davies, Gosford Council