A joint effort

Over the last few years wild European rabbits have been a major problem within the Mount Korong Nature Conservation Reserve (NCR) and surrounding farm land. One dusk survey revealed 46 rabbits per kilometre, however this has now reduced due to a united front from Parks Victoria and Public land holders.
Over the past few months fumigation works started on Freya Mathews’ property to the west of Mount Korong. When this is completed the contractors will move to the north and complete fumigation of Mt Korong Nature Conservation Reserve. Free feeding from bait stations around Mt Korong has also been occurring, with 1080 poison oats laid in the middle of June for three days.
Wild European rabbits have had the upper hand throughout this area over the years however, with Parks Victoria and public landholders joining forces over the next few months, rabbit numbers will drop significantly. If we continue joint management of rabbits over the years rabbit numbers will again decline thus allowing native flora and fauna to thrive.
Article by Braden Pearce, Ranger, Western Goldfields