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Notice of rabbit baiting work: Burkes Pass Scenic Reserve - 6-11-24

A second round of baiting will take place by the Department of Conservation for pest control of rabbits at Burkes Pass Scenic Reserve in the forestry areas adjacent to SH8 on Wednesday 6 November 2024.

Rabbit populations have become a common sight in this area, and to help prevent the rabbit population from growing, bait drops will take place using hand laid pindone RS5 pellets.

Please do not let your animals into this area over the duration of the bait drops, and for 28 days after. This is to avoid the poisonous bait, and the resultant rabbit carcases.

The area being baited is within the black boundary markings of the map below.

Signage will be in place for this area.

Burkes Pass Scenic Reserve - 17-10-2024