Order means foxes now a declared pest in NSW

Dec. 10, 2014, midnight

A pest control order for foxes has been introduced for the first time in NSW.

Foxes are now a pest in NSW. Photo: The Land

A pest control order for foxes has been introduced for the first time in NSW.

The annoucement was made earlier this week by Member for Burrinjuck and Primary Industries minister Katrina Hodgkinson.

She said the Local Land Services (European Red Fox) Pest Control Order 2014 will be gazetted, meaning foxes are now a declared pest species in this state.

The introduction of the pest control order brings NSW into line with all other states in Australia in ensuring that foxes must be controlled by landholders on their properties.

It also allows for additional options for coordinated control, meaning Local Land Services can more effectively target foxes in localised campaigns.

It also means no newly acquired foxes will be allowed to be kept in captivity, and those people that currently keep foxes in captivity will be required to apply for a permit.

Ms Hodgkinson said the draft pest control order was released for public comment in October, with 1785 submissions received, the majority of which were in favour.

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Order means foxes now a declared pest in NSW