Ranger Services

Bega Valley Shire Council Rangers' respond to a range of animal and pet concerns including collecting stray animals and investigating complaints about animals.


Most of the work done by Rangers is in response to requests from community members, and often involves an investigation.

Bega Valley Shire Council Rangers respond to a range of animal and pet concerns including collecting stray animals and investigating complaints about animals.

Rangers also patrol public land including reserves, beaches, bushland, and parking areas to monitor compliance in relation to parking and vehicle complaints, illegal dumping, unauthorised camping and vegetation vandalism.

What our Rangers can do?

We can assist in investigating or enforcing legislation that Council is authorised to respond to. This include

Companion animal management, including:

  • lost or roaming dogs 
  • dangerous dogs
  • beaches and other areas where dogs are and are not allowed
  • barking dogs
  • keeping roosters and chickens
  • stock on public land
  • abandoned vehicles
  • parking enforcement, including school zone
  • illegal dumping and litter control

What our Rangers cannot do?

Council Rangers cannot respond to matters that fall under the jurisdiction of other agencies, such as police matters.

You can contact:

  • call 000 for all other emergencies
  • the State Emergency Service for fallen trees on private property: Phone 132 500

Our Location
Bega Valley Shire Council
Zingel Place
Bega NSW 2550

Contact us
Phone:
02 6499 2222 

Hours of operation
Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Outside of business hours, Rangers are available for emergency matters only. Emergencies include public health and safety issues such as stock on public roads and serious dog attacks.

For all after hours emergencies, phone:
Weekends & public holidays, phone after hours 02 6499 2222

 

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