AS OF this week, the Northern Territory Department of Primary Industry and Fisheries (DPIF) is now the sole access point for all permit applications for the use of 1080 for wild dog baiting on pastoral properties.
The new application process combines two forms the Take Protected Wildlife 1080 Vertebrate Pest Control, and 1080 Pest Animal Management Authorisation (1080 PAMA) into a single form, and will be processed by the DPIF.
The combined form will be known as 1080 Pest Animal Management Authorisation, and will be valid for one year from date of issue.
The one-year approval will specify the total baits that can be purchased throughout the year, with no further application required.
Simplifying the application process for wild dog control permits and aligning the validity period of permits allows for the more effective management and control of wild dog populations by pastoral property managers in the Northern Territory.
Executive director of the Northern Territory Cattlemen's Association Luke Bowen welcomed the changes, saying he hopes the simplified application process will allow pastoral property managers to respond to wild dog populations in a more timely manner.
