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CONTROLLING BLACKBERRY

CONTROLLING BLACKBERRY IN URBAN/PERI-URBAN ENVIRONMENTS The Victorian Blackberry Taskforce receives many inquiries from landowners living in urban/peri-urban environments. Because landholders live close to each other, blackberry control options may differ compared with landholders in rural environments. Some controls are the same regardless of location. For example, the best time to apply herbicide is when the plant is actively growing – from November to […]

MURRINDINDI EVENT

Information Day – Learn About Effective Blackberry Control Techniques The Yea River Catchment Landcare group in association with the Murrindindi Community Hub is hosting members of the Victorian Blackberry Taskforce who will – • provide some background about the introduction and spread of blackberries in Australia, and • discuss suggested control measures, what other groups are doing to attack […]

WOODNOOK PROJECT

March 17, 2022
in blackberry control techniques, community partnership program, goats
VBT

VBT BACKS WOODNOOK PROJECT The VBT has thrown its support behind the Woodnook project, coordinated by the Northern Yarra Landcare Network, Northern Yarra Weeds Action Group and the Dixons Creek Landcare Group. The project aims to improve the biodiversity of Dixons Creek, which has become increasingly weedy. This area is known as Manna Gum Riparian Forest and includes at least one […]

NEW BLACKBERRY VIDEOS

July 29, 2021
in blackberry control plan, blackberry control techniques, case studies
VBT

‘I like to see the environment as it should be, not infested with feral weeds like blackberry. I want the place looking a lot better when I leave it, than when I got here.’ Terry O’Keefe – Walwa landholder, discusses his approach to blackberry management and improved productivity. Terry is one of four landholders who […]

DEMONSTRATION DAYS

The Victorian Blackberry Taskforce and Swifts Creek Landcare Group co-hosted a blackberry control demonstration event at the Tambo Valley Gun Club near Swifts Creek. Twenty people attended the event on the 30th April, where presenters focussed on ‘Best Practice Blackberry Control Techniques’, including the use of new technology and drone applications (see main image). A […]

BAMBRA INSIGHTS

The Victorian Blackberry Taskforce and the Upper Barwon Landcare Network co-hosted a blackberry control event on private property near the township of Bambra. Forty people were in attendance on the day. The latest information on drone technology, pine oil and chemical control techniques were demonstrated on the day. The property owner gave an insight into […]

TRAFALGAR CONTROL EVENT

March 25, 2021
in blackberry control techniques, VBT community event
VBT

The Victorian Blackberry Taskforce and the Baw Baw Shire Council co-hosted a blackberry control event at the Trafalgar Recreational Reserve. The event, held on the 21 March, featured demonstrations of drone technology, pine oil and chemical control techniques.

PHYSICAL CONTROL

The use of physical control methods alone often gives poor results. Physical removal of blackberry top growth will result in the death of only the crown, even when the regrowth is repeatedly removed for three to five years. MANAGING BLACKBERRY: PHYSICAL Controlling using physical control methods Blackberry can produce root suckers from a depth of [...]