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Residents within the City of Armadale now have the opportunity to receive free native seedlings and the support of a dedicated Habitat Links Officer to help improve biodiversity and the health of the City’s treasured natural environment through the recently launched Habitat Links program.
Landowners whose properties are zoned as Special Residential, Rural Living or General Rural (under the City of Armadale’s Town Planning Scheme No. 4), and that contain or are adjacent to priority conservation value bushland, wetlands, and watercourses may be eligible to receive native seedlings and ongoing support around the development and implementation of revegetation and habitat creation projects.
Participants of the program will also receive technical advice to help with:
Native plant species selection
Planting techniques to give seedlings a greater chance of survival
Weed management
Feral animal management
Creating wildlife habitat
Erosion management
Environmental monitoring
If you would like further information or if you believe you are eligible and would like to do your bit for the environment, register your expression of interest below.
Residents within the City of Armadale now have the opportunity to receive free native seedlings and the support of a dedicated Habitat Links Officer to help improve biodiversity and the health of the City’s treasured natural environment through the recently launched Habitat Links program.
Landowners whose properties are zoned as Special Residential, Rural Living or General Rural (under the City of Armadale’s Town Planning Scheme No. 4), and that contain or are adjacent to priority conservation value bushland, wetlands, and watercourses may be eligible to receive native seedlings and ongoing support around the development and implementation of revegetation and habitat creation projects.
Participants of the program will also receive technical advice to help with:
Native plant species selection
Planting techniques to give seedlings a greater chance of survival
Weed management
Feral animal management
Creating wildlife habitat
Erosion management
Environmental monitoring
If you would like further information or if you believe you are eligible and would like to do your bit for the environment, register your expression of interest below.
Thank you for your interest in the City of Armadale's Habitat Links program. To register for the program, please complete the following form. The Habitat Links Officer will then confirm your eligibility get in touch. If eligible, a site visit will be organised to discuss your revegetation and habitat creation project.
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Welcome to the City of Armadale's Habitat Links Program!
Thank you for joining us in supporting local biodiversity and sustainable land management.
Before we visit your property for the initial site assessment, we’d appreciate it if you could take a few moments to answer the following questions. Your responses will help us tailor our advice and support to your specific needs.
If there’s anything you’re unsure about, feel free to leave it blank — we’ll be happy to discuss it during the site visit.
Thank you for your interest in the City of Armadale's - Habitat Links - Wildlife Camera Loan Program.
To register for the Wildlife Counts Camera Loan Program, please complete the following form. The Habitat Links Officer will then confirm your eligibility and get in touch.
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The City of Armadale is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from Habitat Links participants who would like to be involved in the 2026 rabbit control program. This program will run alongside control works on key City reserves, including Bungendore Park and Armadale Settlers Common.
Following a successful pilot in 2025, which involved 13 Habitat Links properties, the program is being expanded to include up to 30 participating properties in 2026. If you live in an area with a significant rabbit problem, we encourage you to speak with your neighbours about joining Habitat Links so they can also submit an EOI.
🐇Program Overview
Participants will be supported by City officers and an independent contractor during the works stage. The contractor will:
Release the rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus (Korean variant RHDV1‑K5) on each participating property twice, approximately two weeks apart.
Apply the virus using sliced carrots spread on the ground.
Pet rabbits must be vaccinated, at the owner’s cost.
RHDV K5 is fatal to unvaccinated pet rabbits. More information: Pet rabbits and RHDV.
RHDV K5 is not harmful to humans, other domestic pets, or native wildlife.
⏳Program Timing
🍂When: Autumn 2026 – Each baiting event to occur approximately 2 weeks apart
🛠️ How: Contractor will deploy baiting program
🌿Landholder Commitments
To participate, landholders must:
Complete a pre‑survey (rabbit numbers, warrens, seedling impacts).
Sign a participation agreement.
Attend the Rabbit Control Program Pre‑Meeting with other participants, a City officer, and the contractor on Thursday 19 February at 6pm.
Pre‑feed rabbits at agreed sites for two weeks prior to virus release.
Provide property access for the contractor during both baiting visits in Autumn 2026.
Complete post‑survey monitoring, which may include RabbitScan reporting, remote cameras, or spotlight counts.
Undertake follow‑up traditional control, such as warren destruction or removal of rabbit harbour.
📩Submit Your Expression of Interest
Please complete the EOI form, including the pre‑survey—which involves observing rabbit activity on your property for 15 minutes—by Friday 23 January 2026.
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