Lyn Coulston
Victorian Blackberry Strategy
Revised Edition 2014-2019
Providing support to local communities to develop solutions tailored to suit their landscape and circumstances can be a powerful catalyst for achieving successful control of blackberry, lifting agricultural productivity and protecting significant environmental values.
VBT RESOURCES COLLECTION
MANUALS & TOOLKITS:
Blackberry Control Manual:
Management and control options for blackberry (Rubus spp.) in Australia.
Best Practice Blackberry Control:
Options for Blackberry Control – Chemical/ Physical
Tackling Blackberry:
Six Successful & Compelling Case Studies
(no multimedia – view Video Case Studies below)
Tackling Blackberry 02:
Case Study: Whittlesea & Surrounds Blackberry Action Group
(no multimedia – view Video Case Study, ‘Community Tackling Action’)
Community Blackberry Action Start-Up Kit (no multimedia)
New 2017 updated edition
VBT NEWSLETTERS:
VBT PROGRESS REPORTS:
Progress Report: Victorian Blackberry Taskforce 2017-18
Progress Report: Victorian Blackberry Taskforce 2016-17
Progress Report: Victorian Blackberry Taskforce 2015-16
Progress Report: Victorian Blackberry Taskforce 2014-15
Progress Report: Victorian Blackberry Taskforce 2013-14
Annual Report: Victorian Blackberry Taskforce 2012-13
Annual Report: Victorian Blackberry Taskforce 2011-12
Annual Report (extended version): VBT 2011-12
Annual Report: Victorian Blackberry Taskforce 2010-11
Annual Report: Victorian Blackberry Taskforce 2008-09
VBT VIDEOS:
VBT Video Case Studies:
COMMUNITY TACKLING ACTION
Whittlesea And Surrounds Blackberry Action Group – 2018
BLACKBERRIES AFTER THE FIRE
Northern Yarra Blackberry Action Group – 2017
TAKING CONTROL CATCHES ON
Northern Yarra Blackberry Action Group – 2017
BLACKBERRY CONTROL
Northern Yarra Blackberry Action Group – 2017
COMMUNITIES MANAGING BLACKBERRIES
Barkers Creek Blackberry & Gorse Action Group – 2017
POWER IN NUMBERS
Barkers Creek Blackberry & Gorse Action Group – 2017
NORTH EAST BLACKBERRY ACTION GROUP
North East Blackberry Action Group – 2017
BLACKBERRY MANAGEMENT – MAKING A PLAN
North East Blackberry Action Group – 2017
ASSISTING WITH ACCESS TRACKS
North East Blackberry Action Group – 2017
BLACKBERRY MANAGEMENT – FOLLOW UP
North East Blackberry Action Group – 2017
ASSET BUILDING & CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT
North East Blackberry Action Group – 2017
PLANNING FOR EFFECTIVE BLACKBERRY CONTROL
Karyn Healy & Wayne McClinchie
MITTA TO MURRAY BLACKBERRY ACTION GROUP
North East CMA Video
VBT Community Service Television Announcements:
Community Service Announcement Television – 09 / 2018
‘Control Blackberry Using Proven Techniques’
Community Service Announcement Television – 08 / 2017
‘Many Ways To Control Blackberries’
Community Service Announcement Television – 07 / 2017
‘Tackle Your Blackberries & Improve Production’
Community Service Announcement Television – 06 / 2017
‘Keep On Top Of Blackberries’
Community Service Announcement Television – 05 / 2016
‘Blackberry Control Plan 02’
Community Service Announcement Television – 04 / 2016
‘Blackberry Control Plan’
Community Service Announcement Television – 03 / 2015
‘Blackberries, let’s take action together 02’
Community Service Announcement Television – 02 / 2015
‘Blackberries, they are a community issue’
Community Service Announcement Television – 01 / 2015
‘Blackberries, let’s take action together’
BLACKBERRY: LINKING BIOLOGY TO CONTROL
Dr Robin Adair
PUBLICATIONS:
Victorian Blackberry Strategy: Revised Edition 2014 -2019
Evaluation of the Community Partnership Program – Summary 2018
The Victorian Blackberry Strategy 2008-2013
Blackberry Control is More Than Science: Understanding community-engagement in pest management.
Weeds Society Victoria Conference, Geelong 2009,
EVENTS & PRESENTATIONS:
Whittlesea Invasive Species Forum – 2018
– Roadside Weed Programs: Sustainable Land Management Program, City of Whittlesea – Mark Williams
– Biological Control Of European Blackberry – Robin Adair
– Deer in Australia – Greg Baxter
– River Health Initiative Program – Melbourne Water
Future Opportunities & Challenges for Invasive Species Management – Toora 2017:
– Toora Forum: A Selection of Presentations
– Toora event flyer
North East Blackberry Action Group – Managing Crown Land Boundaries Forum – 18th August 2016
Presentations:
– Pathogens for Blackberry Biocontrol – Dr Louise Morin
– Blackberry Biocontrol & the Atlas of Living Australia – Greg Lefoe
– Blackberry Biocontrol – Raelene Kwong / Greg Lefoe
– Good Neighbour Program – Stefan Kaiser
– HVP Presentation Neighbours & Boundaries – Andrew Bussau
– Deer In Australia – Dr. Greg Baxter
BLACKBERRY BLITZ: North East Blackberry Action Group Forum & Bus Tour, Thursday 6th November 2014
– Blackberry Blitz flyer
– Blackberry Blitz agenda
A Personal Journey Into Blackberry Control:
Raelene & Russell Bond – PDF Presentation 2015
A Selection of Presentations from:
The Victorian Blackberry Taskforce Roadshows
Boolarra Memorial Hall, Boolarra: 7 February 2014
Mt Best Hall, Toora North: 8 February 2014