March 31, 2019
We can see the difference. The physical results are there. And the awareness is going to be ongoing.
We can see the difference. The physical results are there. And the awareness is going to be ongoing
March 20, 2019
BIODIVERSITY WORKSHOP: DEMONSTRATING EFFECTIVE BLACKBERRY CONTROL TECHNIQUES, 2 MARCH 2019
Hepburn Shire Council & the VBT invite you to a Biodiversity Workshop - Demonstrating Effective Blackberry Control Techniques. Get the latest information on mechanical and chemical blackberry control, well planned control programs and resources. Check out the drone demonstrations. All Hepburn Shire residents and landholders welcome. Saturday 23rd
February 14, 2019
LATEST IN A SERIES OF VBT CASE STUDIES – WHITTLESEA & SURROUNDS BLACKBERRY ACTION GROUP AVAILABLE ONLINE
In the wake of the 2009 Black Saturday fires, blackberry has reinfested large tracts of the Whittlesea region. Since 2017, Whittlesea Council has been working with the Whittlesea and Surrounds Blackberry Action Group (W&SBAG) to tackle blackberry problems in the region. In doing so, it has
February 1, 2019
WORKING TOGETHER TO COMBAT WEEDS – COMMUNITY INFORMATION DAY, 21 FEBRUARY 2019
WORKING TOGETHER TO COMBAT WEEDS - WELLINGTON BLACKBERRY TASKFORCE The Wellington Blackberry Taskforce's Community Information Day will be held at the Bundalaguah Hall on Thursday 21 February 2019. Meet at the Bundalaguah Hall at 10 am and hear the latest from blackberry and weed experts.
December 10, 2018
VBT PROGRESS REPORT 2018
Our 2017-2018 Community Partnerships Program continues to support community-led action groups across the state to reduce blackberry in their local area. The program funds groups to employ project officers to help drive their activities, which include mapping the location and extent of local blackberry infestations and
October 12, 2018
WHITTLESEA BLACKBERRY CONTROL FIELD DAY
The VBT and the Whittlesea and Surrounds Blackberry Action Group held a successful field day at Eden Park on 6 October. Land managers from Whittlesea and further afield watched a demonstration of a mulcher in operation on the canes of blackberry sprayed last year. While these
September 5, 2018
DEER IN AUSTRALIA PRESENTATION: WHITTLESEA INVASIVE SPECIES FORUM
Whittlesea Invasive Species Forum 2018 A number of presentations from the Forum are now available on the VBT website in the resources collection – including Greg Baxter’s presentation, DEER IN AUSTRALIA.
July 23, 2018
Blackberry: ‘Community Taking Action’ – Whittlesea And Surrounds Blackberry Action Group
The Victorian Blackberry Taskforce (VBT) is committed to working with communities and partner agencies to reduce the growth and spread of blackberry in Victoria. View our latest video Case Study: Blackberry: 'Community Taking Action' - Whittlesea And Surrounds Blackberry Action Group
June 12, 2018
COMMUNITY TAKING ACTION ON BLACKBERRY
COMMUNITY TAKING ACTION - Whittlesea And Surrounds Blackberry Action Group is the latest VBT Video Case Study to be added to the our online video collection. The case study featured here demonstrates the determination of communities and individual landholders to find a way of tackling blackberry to