Cemetery update - fox activity identified
A routine inspection has identified fox activity at the Renmark Cemetery. The site remains safe to visit, and Council staff are monitoring and managing the issue.
Control measures are being put in place, which may include baiting under strict conditions. Council will also continue regular inspections and may work with the Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board and neighbouring landholders to address fox numbers in the area.
Visitors don’t need to take any action, but anyone who notices unusual activity can let Council know by calling 8580 3000.
Staying updated
Council will continue to monitor the situation and update this page if more information becomes available or further actions are planned.
Council recently identified fox activity at the Renmark Cemetery during a routine inspection. The Cemetery is a place of great importance to our community, and we want to keep you informed about what’s happening and the steps we’re taking.
Foxes are hunters and scavengers, able to adapt to many different environments. They often rely on rabbits as a main food source, but with the recent dry conditions, rabbit numbers have dropped. This means foxes are moving further afield in search of food. Quiet, open areas like the Cemetery can sometimes be used as corridors while they pass through.
Yes. Foxes generally avoid people and do not pose a risk to visitors. Council staff are monitoring the site closely and taking steps to manage the issue.
- We carry out regular inspections of the Cemetery.
- After identifying signs of fox activity, staff are implementing a control program.
- Baiting may be used where appropriate. This would be carried out carefully, and residents would be notified in advance if this occurs.
- Council may also work with the Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board and neighbouring landholders to help manage fox numbers in the broader area.
- Monitoring will continue to check progress.
No action is required from visitors. If you notice unusual activity, you are welcome to let Council know, but our team is already monitoring the site and managing the issue.