Status: In Progress
Start date: 18 December 2024
Completion date:
Project code: R-101
Species/Threats: European rabbits
The National Feral Rabbit Management Coordinator position was established to facilitate a more collaborative and inclusive approach to managing Australia’s most invasive and damaging species, the European rabbit.
The aim is to create a strong collaborative culture across Australia whereby those impacted by rabbits can successfully manage rabbits in their area, through easy access to information, using best practice and having successful partnerships with others.
The objectives of this project are to:
This project is funded by the Australian Government.
The overall vision of the program is for feral rabbits to be effectively managed, reducing their harmful impact on Australia’s agricultural production, environment, First Nations Peoples culture and our communities.
The implementation of the Work Plan relies on cooperation and collaboration between a large range of stakeholders to support land managers, including First Nations Peoples, community, not-for-profits, government and industry that have an interest in feral rabbit management. The Work Plan is a living document that will be reviewed annually to consider changes in opportunities or challenges.
Also coming soon: NEW Glovebox Guide to Managing Rabbits and revised Rabbit National Standard Operating Procedures and Code of Practice.
Hardaker T (2023) An Evaluation of the Centre for Invasive Species Solutions National Invasive Species Management Coordinator Model. A report for the Centre for Invasive Species Solutions, Canberra.
