Published on 17 June 2024
Residents are being asked to keep dogs on leashes and adhere to detour signage at local reserves as Council’s Rabbit Control Program gets underway.
Wild rabbits are an environmental pest and are prevalent throughout the Shire, causing a major threat to biodiversity and agricultural production.
Council uses a non-chemical, non-poison approach by employing a specialist contractor who uses ferreting, netting and warren closure techniques.
The program runs throughout June and July at priority bushland reserves across Nillumbik.
Reserves are selected based on factors including public usage, protection of biodiversity assets, rabbit numbers, and prior investment in rabbit control.
Council also selects reserves where it can achieve a coordinated approach with large adjoining areas owned privately or by other public land managers.
The initial list of reserves to be treated is as follows:
It is illegal to interfere with the operations of any pest control program and fines may be issued.
For further information visit the Pest animals page or contact Environmental Works Team Leader by emailing nillumbik@nillumbik.vic.gov.au or call 9433 3111.