A southern New South Wales mayor says it is devastating to see the damage being done by rabbits to grave sites in the area.

The Junee Shire Council was recently forced to close the town's main cemetery for a week, which included Father's Day, to allow a baiting program to be carried out.

The operation cost the council about $30,000, but Mayor Bob Callow said the pests were still present in large numbers.

He said it was a distressing situation for all concerned.

"Devastating for the people who have got loved ones here," Cr Callow said.

"It's not like there are a million holes, but the ones that are here are deep and dangerous.

" I really hope we are getting on top of it because I could see it getting worse. "

Cr Callow said it was "unfortunate" that the closure of the cemetery clas

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