Published on Tuesday, 1 April 2025 at 9:21:22 AM
Port Hedland’s Vertebrate Pest Management Program (VPMP) is a coordinated program targeted at managing environmental impacts caused by the Red Fox species and feral cats.
Both species are listed as ‘Declared Pests’ under the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007.
From the 5th April – 19th April 2025, VPMP will be trapping at: 4 Mile, Pretty Pool and Sutherland Street reserves, as well as expansion through to Cooke Point and drainage reserves in South Hedland.
All trapping on Town land will be cages or soft holds with no bait occurring.
Pet owners play an important role in the safety of their pets and the effectiveness of the VPMP, so please note:
- Dogs are to be kept on leads and under control at trap sites
- Cats should not be allowed to roam freely in public areas
- Cats and dogs should be microchipped and registered
- All locations will be signed marked.
The main objectives of the VPMP include:
- Increasing awareness on threats and impacts caused by foxes and feral cats to native fauna and ecosystems.
- Reducing impacts and damage of foxes and feral cats on susceptible native fauna species and the environment by implementing effective controls according to best practices and guidelines.
- Promoting collaboration, information and resource sharing between stakeholders for a holistic approach to broadscale vertebrate pest management across multiple land tenures.
For further information please contact Ranger Services on (08) 9158 9300
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