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Foxes in Tasmania
	Fox Eradication Branch
	Fox Evidence Update
	Fox Program Activity
	Fox Baiting Program
	Fox Monitoring Programs
	Identification of Foxes
	Threats Posed by Foxes
	Importing Foxes
	Fox FAQs
	Multimedia Resources, Publications and Links

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Foxes in Tasmania

An accumulation of physical evidence indicates that an unknown number of European Red Foxes (Vulpes vulpes) are present in Tasmania and threaten the state's wildlife, agriculture, tourism and economy. Foxes are intelligent, elusive and deadly predators that are recognised nationally as the single most devastating introduced pest and threat to Australia's native wildlife, and it would be an unmitigated disaster if they were allowed to establish in Tasmania.

The Fox Eradication Program is part of the Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment (DPIPWE) and was established to undertake an integrated program to eradicate foxes from Tasmania, reduce the risk of future fox incursions, and develop a community attitude that actively opposes the presence of foxes in the state. The Fox Eradication Program is jointly funded by the Tasmanian Government and the Australian Government's Caring for our Country.

It is vitally important that all Tasmanians and visitors to the state immediately report fox sightings or any possible evidence of fox activity to the 24-hour fox hotline: 1300 FOX OUT (1300 369 688)

	Fox Eradication Branch Established in 2006, the Branch is made up of staff with pest animal control and wildlife conservation experience.

	Fox Evidence Update Update of latest physical evidence collected and known locations of fox activity in Tasmania.

	Fox Program Activity Weekly update of fox hotline reports and Fox Eradication Program activity

	Fox Baiting Program Fox baiting is a vital part of the integrated program to eradicate foxes in Tasmania.

	Fox Monitoring Programs Overview of fox monitoring and investigation programs conducted by the Fox Eradication Program.

	Identification of Foxes Images and information to help in the correct identification of foxes and signs of their activity.

	Threats Posed by Foxes If foxes become established in Tasmania, the impact on wildlife, agriculture, tourism and the Tasmanian economy would be devastating.

	Importing Foxes Restrictions on importing fox and fox products. A total ban remains in force for the importation of live foxes into Tasmania.

	Fox FAQs Answers for some of the most Frequently Asked Questions about the fox eradication effort in Tasmania

	Multimedia Resources, Publications and Links Useful publications, multimedia resources and links for information about foxes and the fox eradication effort in Tasmania.

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For further information contact the Fox Eradication Branch:

  Fox Eradication Program
  171 Westbury Road
  PROSPECT TAS 7250
  Phone: 03 6336 5320
  Fax: 03 6336 5453
  Email: Fox.Enquiries@dpipwe.tas.gov.au

Department switchboard: 1300 368 550 (Australia-wide for local call cost)

For media enquiries contact DPIPWE Corporate Communications Branch:

  Warwick Brennan
  Manager Corporate Communications
  1 Franklin Wharf HOBART TAS 7000 TAS
  Phone: 03 6233 3625
  Fax: 03 6233 2939
  Email: Warwick.Brennan@dpipwe.tas.gov.au

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