P J O’Hara

Deputy Director General

2 July 1997

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• The Decision
  • Consequences of the Decision
  • MATTERS CONSIDERED IN MAKING THIS DECISION
• Current Rabbit Control Measures
• RCD as a Biocontrol Agent in New Zealand
• The Intended RCD Release Programme
• The Effects, Positive and Negative, of RCD
• Characteristics of the Virus
• Costs and Benefits
• GLOSSARY
• APPENDIX 1
  • Field Visits
• Appendix 2
  • The Application and Decision-Making Process
  • Consultation Process for RCD virus

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