Are rabbit burrows causing soil disturbance or erosion?

Rabbit damage is not always limited to grazing and damaged plants. Digging and expanding burrow systems can disturb soil and increase the risk of erosion, particularly on slopes, embankments and other vulnerable areas.

Have rabbit burrows affected the condition or stability of your land?

You may have noticed:

• Freshly disturbed or loose soil
• Burrows expanding along banks or slopes
• Ground becoming uneven or unstable
• Erosion becoming more noticeable after rain
• Damage near tracks, fences or farm structures
• Increasing numbers of burrow entrances

Where are these problems occurring on your property or in your region? Have they become more noticeable as rabbit activity has increased?

Landowners, contractors and pest-management professionals are invited to share their observations and practical experiences. Your contribution may help others recognise soil damage before it becomes more extensive.

Take care around unstable ground and seek professional advice before disturbing extensive burrow systems or burrows located near structures, tracks or utilities.

Learn more about spring rabbit activity and early control:

Spring Rabbit Breeding: Why Early Control Matters