Rabbit warren and harbourage destruction

If correctly and appropriately undertaken, the destruction of rabbit warrens, or the modification of the habitat so it becomes less favourable to rabbits, can be an important and effective part of reducing the impacts of rabbits. Although many rabbits may live and shelter above-ground (under bushes, in scrub), destruction of warrens, where they occur, can improve the overall effectiveness of rabbit control programs. If undertaken properly, the ripping of rabbit warrens can often provide a relatively permanent and long-term benefit. Similarly, removing or modifying other forms of rabbit-harbourage (for example, removing rock piles) can also help, particularly in semi-urban areas or on smallholdings.