The use of Travelling Stock Reserves (TSRs) is being tightened up in some areas to the north and west of Dubbo as their dams are drying out.
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Central West Local Land Services (CWLLS) reports the dry conditions have impacted TSRs in the northern parts of the region.
“Feed and water levels on some of our TSRs are very low, particularly in the Coonamble, Warren, Narromine and Nyngan districts,” CWLLS TSR ranger Mick Ryan said.
To deal with the conditions the CWLLS has implemented guidelines for the issuing of permits in affected areas.
Walking permits are to remain at a minimum of 5km/day unless deemed by the ranger conditions require stock to travel 10km/day.
The TSR ranger is to assess water and feed supply on reserves before issuing grazing permits, and if deemed adequate, permits will not exceed one month.
If TSR conditions do not improve during the permit period and the reserve deemed as no longer having adequate feed or water supply, stock owners will be notified that a further grazing permit will not be issued.
Stock owners must have a plan in place to relocate stock in the event of a further grazing permit not being issued.
No grazing permits to be issued on main circuits and drift ways to ensure feed is retained for travelling stock.
No stock will be permitted on TSRs that are due to calf or lamb. The guidelines will remain in place until conditions improve, the CWLLS advises.
“We have also noticed an increase in stock utilising TSRs without a permit. This is an illegal activity and if found you may receive an infringement notice from LLS and in the case of an accident your insurance company may not cover stock owners for any damages,” Mr Ryan said.
People who would like to use a TSR to move stock or for grazing are asked to ring their nearest LLS office and discuss their options with a TSR ranger.
While dry conditions are definitely undesirable, Central West Local Land Services is taking the opportunity to carry out desilting of dams that have dried out and investigating areas where installation of reliable water supplies will ensure ongoing viability of TSRs across the region.
To find out more about TSR usage or to discuss available options, call 1300 795 299 to speak to a ranger.
