NSW Zoning Summary

A new zoning system for horse movements will come into effect from Friday, 21 September, 2007.

The aim of the zoning system is to soften movement restrictions in some areas of the state while still allowing authorities to work at containing and managing the disease.

Movement rules, restrictions and procedures will be announced this week and it is suggested that interested people watch the website for updates.

Proposed map
Please be aware that the map below is proposed only and may be changed before it becomes enforcable (on Friday). An approved map will become available very soon. Purple Zones have not yet been applied to the map.

What do the zones mean?

Green Zone (Protected Area)
Movement of horses WITHIN the Green Zone will be allowed as long as a Travelling Horse Statement has been completed.
More details on movements within, into and out of the Green Zone will be available soon.
Amber Zone (Control Area)

Movement of horses for racing and breeding may be authorised on permit. Movement to other events is prohibited.
More details on movements within, into and out of the Amber Zone will be available soon.

Red Zone (Restricted Area)
Movement restricted and movement permits will be very limited.
More details on movements within, into and out of the Red Zone will be available soon.

Purple Zone (Special Restricted Area)
The Purple Zone is designed to allow valuable breeding activity to be conducted. It will allow horses with a permit to be brought into the zone for breeding purposes but they will not be able to leave again until authorised by NSW DPI.