The North Central Catchment Management Authority (CMA) is again coordinating ‘Rabbit Buster’ month in an effort to reduce rabbit numbers on private and public land near Kerang.

Mr. Carl Gray, who manages the Enhancing the Values of the Kerang Ramsar Site project, said the aim is to reduce rabbit populations on both the Kerang Ramsar wetlands and adjoining farm land.   “Reducing the rabbit population improves habitat quality for native fauna, protects cultural heritage sites and reduces crop and pasture losses for local farmers.”

“All public land baiting will be followed up with warren destruction works,” said Mr Gray.

In addition, the North Central CMA is subsidising 1080 baits for the Fairley Bael Bael and Lake Charm Landcare groups to enable members to control rabbits on their own properties.

“This will complement funding that Landcare groups in the area have already secured for invertebrate pest control, through the Victorian Landcare Grants.  Farmers will have the opportunity to update skills in the use of chemicals that require 1080 endorsement on their Agricultural Chemical Users Permit.”   

Mr Gray concluded saying a fox baiting program also started mid February at Lake Bael Bael and the Avoca Marshes.

For further information contact Fairley Bael Bael and Lake Charm Landcare groups or Carl Gray at North Central CMA on (03) 5440 1832. 

This North Central CMA project is a partnership with private landholders, Landcare Groups, Indigenous land managers, Trust for Nature, Department of Primary Industries, Department of Sustainability and Environment and Parks Victoria.

For further information please contact: 

Communications Officer, North Central CMA
PO Box 18, Huntly VIC 3551

t: 03 5448 7124
e: info@nccma.vic.gov.au