Maintain rabbit population
1
Species management option b1 non intervention
- No
management is required
- Monitor
population at regular intervals ie annually by faecal counts or by
indexing black rabbit numbers ??
- Keep
rabbits out of exclosures to ensure studies are not affected by
grazing.
- Allow
warden and staff to take a small number of rabbits for their own
consumption.
- Record
incidences of myxomatosis if outbreak affects a significant
proportion of the population.
- Avoid the
introduction of any mammalian predators.
2
Study and research option c2 specialist facility
- Promote
studies to further understand the effects of rabbits on cliff slope
and maritime grassland areas
- Promote
studies to further understand the role of Rabbits in the provision
of burrows for Puffins and Manx Shearwaters.
3
Education and interpretation option D3 active
publicity
- By the
use of displays and booklets describe the impact of rabbits on the
flora and fauna of Skomer Describe effect of myxomatosis on the
rabbit population
-
By the provision of suitable
literature encourage a wide understanding of the Rabbits and their
life. Particularly to teachers so that visiting school children
benefit.
