The Far East Community Blackberry Action Group
Blackberry infestations in Far East Victoria cause ongoing production losses to agricultural and plantation land, degrading ecosystems, waterways and large areas of public land.
The Far East Community Blackberry Action Group is a voluntary organisation, formed from a representation of the seven Landcare groups across the Far East Victoria. The group was formed in 2008 after a series of community meetings organised by the VBT and the Landcare to outline options available to communities, the process on establishing a community partnership group and sharing other community’s experiences with managing a community partnership program.
Goongerah was subsequently identified as the initial pilot region for the project and targeted for its proximity to the Brodribb River, Erinunderra Plateau, Snowy River and Erinunderra National Parks. The national significance and public interest of this region reflect their ecological importance and social value. It is approximately 70km north of Orbost on the Bonang Road, in Far East Gippsland Victoria and generally considered remote.