The Western Shield program is actively reducing the impact of introduced foxes and feral cats on Western Australia's native animals, including the Gilbert's potoroo, numbat, western ground parrot, woylie, northern quoll, black-flanked rock wallaby and greater bilby. The program also supports a broad range of species including reptiles and ground nesting birds.

The primary tool used to manage introduced invasive animals is landscape scale 1080 baiting. The program covers approximately 3.8 million hectares of DBCA-managed and adjoining lands across Western Australia.

The map above shows the Western Shield 1080 poison risk areas. Additional 1080 poison risk areas may occur which are not identified on the map. For information about Parks and Wildlife Service 1080 poison risk areas contact your local District Office.

Always look out for 1080 POISON RISK signage.

1080 POISON information

• Meat baits containing 1080 POISON are laid in 1080 poison risk areas to control foxes and feral cats to protect native wildlife.
• 1080 is poisonous to humans and will kill domestic cats and dogs. Please leave your pets at home of prevent them from entering 1080 poison risk areas.
• If your pet consumes a meat bait containing 1080 POISON, take them to a vet immediately. See this first aid guide for other useful information.

Western Shield Program information

• Program operations extend across Western Australia from Karrahta down through to the south-west and to areas east of Esperance.
• Program operations occur on a regular and ongoing basis. Western Shield 1080 poison risk areas must be considered dangerous for domestic cats and dogs at all times.