ACT Parks and Conservation Service is managing the 2023 aerial control program to remove pest species from key conservation areas periodically throughout the year. The public will be notified prior to and during any control programs and extensive safety precautions will be in place during the program, such as buffer zones, signage and sweeps prior to all operations. Community members should not be alarmed by aircraft operating at the impacted areas.
For the safety of visitors, public areas are closed during aerial control operations. Details of reserve closures are provided below.
Site | Closure period |
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Sherwood Special Purpose Reserve | 16 - 22 September |
Swamp Creek Nature Reserve | 16 - 22 September |
Stony Creek Nature Reserve | 16 - 22 September |
Bullen Range Nature Reserve | 16 - 26 September |
Gigerline Nature Reserve | 16 - 26 September |
Rob Roy Nature Reserve | 16 - 26 September |
Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve | 19 - 20 September |
For more information on the vertebrate pest management, visit the Vertebrate pests webpage.
For the safety of visitors, public areas are closed during aerial control operations. Details of reserve closures are provided in the table below.
In May - June 2023, the following areas were closed to enable the aerial control program to be undertaken.
Site | Closure period |
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Namadgi National Park Naas | 15 - 19 May 2023 |
Namadgi National Park West | 18 - 26 May 2023 |
Namadgi National Park North | 22 - 26 May 2023 |
Lower Cotter Catchment | 22 - 26 May 2023 |
Molonglo River Corridor | 29 May - 2 June 2023 |
Googong Foreshore | 29 May - 2 June 2023 |
For more information on the aerial control program, visit the Vertebrate pests webpage.