Aerial kangaroo surveys in the Western Plains in 2024
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The NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water will conduct routine annual kangaroo surveys across the Western Plains of New South Wales during June and July 2024.
Fixed-wing aircraft will be flying at 300 feet above ground level over 5 survey weeks across the following regions:
- Week 1 (3 to 7 June 24) – North East (includes Brewarrina, Moree, Coonabarabran, Nyngan and Dubbo)
- Week 2 (10 to 14 June 24) – North West (includes Tibooburra, White Cliffs, Bourke, Cobar, Menindee and Broken Hill)
- Week 3 (17 to 21 June 24) – South East (includes Condobolin, Griffith, Deniliquin, Mildura, Albury and Wagga Wagga)
- Week 4 (24 to 28 June 24) – South West (includes Ivanhoe, Mildura and Mungo)
- Week 5 (1 to 5 July 24) – Backup week for areas not surveyed due to weather delays.
More information
Find out more about kangaroo management in New South Wales on the Commercial Kangaroo Management Program page or email [email protected]
