Fwd: Rabbit control at Jerrabomberra Wetlands

[martin butterfield <>]

I have thanked Bernadette for the promptness of her reply.

Martin

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From: Brown, Bernadette <>
Date: Fri, Dec 4, 2009 at 2:47 PM
Subject: Rabbit control at Jerrabomberra Wetlands
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Martin,

The control of rabbits in Jerrabomberra Nature Reserve is part of Parks, Conservation and Lands annual pest species program.  At Jerrabomberra Wetlands there are two types of rabbit control conducted, which are the use of baits and fumigation.  Ripping of warrens is not feasible in most areas due to pipe and cable lines.  

Rabbit control at Jerrabomberra Wetlands results with varying levels of success.  The numbers of rabbits does reduce, each time there is control work is done.  Unfortunately we then find rabbits come in from other areas.  

The areas that have been controlled in previous years have included reserve area running along Dairy Road past Birrigai, including the ACTEW sewerage sites, the garden areas near the bird hides surrounding Kelly's Swamp and above the Billabongs. 

At present I do not know when the baiting and fumigation program will be conducted, as there are a number of reserve areas currently being treated.  I do know that the warrens at the wetlands have been recorded as rabbit distribution does vary from year to year.  Signage is always placed on public entrances to reserve areas prior to commencement of any activity.

Thank you very much for enquiry.  Have a safe and Merry Christmas

 

Bernadette Brown

Ranger

Parks,Conservation and Lands

Athllon Depot

6207 2087

 

Customer (Martin Butterfield) - 04/12/2009 10.33 AM

I have heard that funds have been obtained for rabbit control at Jerrabombera Wetlands. An excellent bit of news! Can you tell me:

&gt; which parts of the Wetlands are to be covered by this work; &gt; when it will be undertaken; and &gt; the strategies to be used (baiting/fumigation/shooting/ferrets and nets/ripping the warrens.)

 

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