New England’s only native cottontail rabbit species is in peril. Over the past few decades, the New England cottontail has seen significant declines throughout its range, and the ongoing trend of habitat loss will further threaten the species in coming years. Fortunately, private landowners are in a position to make a significant contribution to the restoration of the species.

Birds can become especially serious pests in blueberries and strawberries, but they also cause injury in other small fruit and tree fruit.

Article about management of New England Cottontail habitat