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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

October 13, 2020
in blackberry control plan, blackberry control techniques, blackberry management
barton.roberts

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 [...]