Parks Victoria has partnered with the Yorta Yorta Nation Aboriginal Corporation to encourage neighbours adjoining Barmah National Park to join in on an effort to control foxes.
Parks Victoria said foxes preyed on native fauna, freshwater turtle eggs, snakes, monitors, birds and mammals, and were responsible for dispersing weeds.
“They also cause significant agricultural and economic harm by preying on farm livestock and can pose a health risk to humans and pets by transmitting diseases such as distemper, parvo virus and mange,” Parks Victoria said.
“To control foxes in the national park, a baiting program is scheduled for September and October 2020, and again in March and April 2021,” it said.
“The program is part of the Strategic Action Plan – Protection of Floodplain Marshes Barmah National Park & Barmah Forest Ramsar Site 2020-23.”
Park Victoria said the control program would be conducted in-line with public health directions, such as physical distancing and hygiene requirements.
District Manager at Parks Victoria, Charlotte Bisset said the Agency was pleased to work in strong partnership with the Yorta Yorta Nation Aboriginal Corporation.
“Given the potential for foxes to prey on farm livestock, we are encouraging neighbouring properties to work with us by undertaking fox control on their land as well,” Ms Bisset said.
“Together we can have a greater impact on controlling the many negative impacts of these pests,” she said.
