The ACT Government will begin culling foxes at the Mulligans Flat Woodlands Sanctuary.

Poison will be used to eradicate the pest inside the recently completed 11.5 kilometre predator-proof fence. Users of the reserve are reminded that dogs are not allowed within the fenced sanctuary so there should be no risk of accidental poisoning of domestic animals.

Once the foxes have been eradicated a program will begin to reintroduce native species to the sanctuary. It is hoped that in due course that Gungahlin residents will be able to see plants and birds not seen in the areas since before European times.

Update 14/07/09: The Chronicle has reported that a small number of people are still walking their dogs within the Sanctuary.