Rabbits and Foxes – control options and support

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A talk and practical demonstration

Landcaring in Christmas Hills

 

 

The third in the program of Christmas Hills Landcare activities for 2007 is:

 

“Rabbits and Foxes – control options and support”

 

A talk and practical demonstration

at Peter and Jane’s place

1597 Eltham-Yarra Glen Road

 

from 2pm - 5pm on Sunday, 17th June, 2007

 

Speakers are:

Greg Mitchell

Catchment Management Officer, Department of Primary Industries

and

Anthony Mann

Community Rabbit Program Coordinator, Shire of Nillumbik

 

We will learn more about:

  • The biology and impacts of rabbits and foxes
  • The control options available to us, including practical demonstrations of two techniques – Pindone oat bait laying and warren fumigation
  • The scale of control for optimal results
  • Avoiding off-target impacts (ie wildlife and stock)
  • Support programs on offer
  • Also a little about the biology, impacts and control options for deer

 

Given that part of the day will be held outside, please come dressed appropriate to the prevailing weather

 

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The rough program for the day is:

 

2:00pm – 2:45pm   Talk by Greg Mitchell – controlling rabbits and foxes

 

2:45pm – 3:45pm   Practical Demonstrations – Pindone oat bait laying and warren fumigation

 

3:45pm – 4:00pm   Talk by Anthony Mann – support provided by Nillumbik Shire

 

4:00pm – 5:00pm   Afternoon tea – socialising with neighbours

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If you wish to attend please RSVP to:  

Doug on ph: 9730 2626 or email: pipdoug@bigpond.net.au

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