Rabbit-proof fence (Queensland)

Looking along the Rabbit Fence
Inspectors regularly patrol and maintain the Rabbit Fence in the Darling Downs
Cartoon about the rabbit fence, 1884
Gate in the Rabbit Fence at Stanthorpe, Queensland, 1934

The rabbit-proof fence in Queensland is a pest-exclusion fence constructed between 1893 and 1997 to keep rabbits out of farming areas in Queensland, Australia. It is managed by the Darling Downs-Moreton Rabbit Board and is often referred to as "The Rabbit Fence" or "Rabbit Board Fence".[1]

See also

History

In 1893, a rabbit-proof fence was commenced in Queensland. It was progressively extended through the years.[2]

In 1997, a final segment was built connecting it to the Dingo Fence. It extends from Mount Gipps (near Rathdowney) to Goombi between Chinchilla and Miles.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "History of the Darling Downs-Moreton Rabbit Board fence". www.daf.qld.gov.au. Retrieved 2015-08-21.
  2. 1 2 "Information on the Darling Downs-Moreton Rabbit Board". Darling Downs-Moreton Rabbit Board. 28 January 2015. Retrieved 21 August 2015.

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