Environmental impacts:

Historically, grazing and burrowing by rabbits has caused major damage to soils and vegetation and markedly altered landscapes (RCD Applicant Group, 1996) (Working Party on Sustainable Land Management, 1994). Early overgrazing by sheep and frequent burning were also significant factors but these practices are uncommon today.

Grazing by rabbits is still closely . . . → Read More: Impacts Of Rabbits In New Zealand