Rural landholders invited to have their say
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Rural landholders in the Toowoomba Region are invited to participate in a survey to provide feedback on the Darling Downs Moreton Rabbit Board (DDMRB) and rabbit fence.
Toowoomba Regional Council Environment and Community Committee portfolio leader and DDMRB board member Cr Tim McMahon encouraged all rural landholders to have their say by taking part in the survey.
“Rabbit control is an important part of maintaining productive agricultural land,” Cr McMahon said.
“This survey review aims to understand the perceived effectiveness of the Darling Downs Moreton Rabbit Board and determine how best to fund its activities which include monitoring, enforcement, education and maintenance of the rabbit fence.
“At present, eight local governments fund all activities undertaken by the Board, with Toowoomba Regional Council contributing the largest share of the funding each year. No additional resources are contributed from the State Government, industry or landholders.
“We want to understand how landholders and agricultural producers feel about the effectiveness with which the Board is fulfilling its rabbit control activities.
“With this survey we’re seeking input from rural landholders over whether they are supportive of the continued allocation of Council funding to these activities.
“Please provide any relevant information to support your answer, including any proposed alternative arrangements for the funding of the activities of the Board.
To take part in the survey, visit www.surveymonkey.com/r/GG3Q65M. All survey responses are anonymous and will be non-identifiable.