Before rabbit calicivirus made it here and even with the rigorous annual rabbit control program I would estimate there were between five and six warrens per acre, housing about 60 rabbits each. Our sheep carrying capacity is one and a half sheep to the acre on improved pastures. The grazing pressure from rabbits was effectively adding an extra two and a half sheep per acre to the available pasture in those particular paddocks. The application has been circulated for comment to specialist reviewers. In considering the application, the NRA is also reviewing public comments received following the gazette notice issued last February and considering advice from the Biological Control Authority.
Recognition is in the form of a special plaque, mounted on the entrance to the property.
Local animal and plant control boards in SA are being asked to participate in the program. ACRE was established by Rotary to alert Australians of the danger rabbits posed to the environment.