Planning phase continues
The planning phase is underway for Stage 2 of Yathong feral predator-free area in the Central Mallee, including:
- completion of a review of environmental factors
- procurement documentation for construction
- eradication plan.
Ecological surveys
Baseline surveys have been completed and data is being reviewed to develop Yathong’s Ecological Health Monitoring Framework.
Each monitoring site has measured biodiversity indicators using a standard set of tools and methods such as:
- pitfall traps
- camera stations
- acoustic recording stations
- vegetation plots.
Grazing studies are also underway assessing the impacts of vertebrate herbivores.
Intensive pest monitoring
Intensive pest monitoring continues prior to the eradication phase.
Construction has concluded
Construction works have concluded with the northern compartment (Stage 1) located north of the Western Fire Trail fully enclosing 8,285 hectares.
Construction works included:
- clearing the fence corridor
- upgrading or building trails for pest management and monitoring
- building 40 kilometres of conservation fence
- establishing 10 sliding vehicle gates.
Updates on local conditions
No impact will occur to main roads and travel through Yathong Nature Reserve remains open during the construction period.
The following roads will be subject to temporary closures over the course of the construction phase:
- Western Fire Trail
- Greens Management Trail.
For the latest information on Yathong Nature Reserve and other park closures and conditions, go to NPWS Local alerts or call NPWS on 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).
For the latest on road conditions related to this reserve check the Live Traffic NSW website.
