VBT Resource Collection
"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."
– Lyn Coulston –
Chairperson, Victorian Blackberry Taskforce
Manuals & Toolkits
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How do we achieve effective biological control of invasive European Blackberry?
Dr Robin Adair, Australis Biological & Dr Rae Kwong, Biocontrol Scientist, DEECA
Victorian Blackberry Strategy
Useful summary of the current state of blackberry infestation in Victoria and ways to combat this invasive weed.
Case Studies
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VBT Forums & Newsletters
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Bringing Science & Community Together
Future Opportunities and Challenges in Invasive Species Management.
Productivity
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Is blackberry decreasing the value of your property?
Lost productivity and poor environmental outcomes lead to lower land values. The VBT can help you work out how much it will cost to bring land back into production on your property.
The
VBT’s Agricultural Productivity Tool is a calculator that will assist you in determining the value of your property.
Contact us and request your free copy of the
Agricultural Productivity Tool now.
Progress Reports
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VBT Videos
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Improve Biodiversity and Habitat
'I love the landscape, the topography, the vegetation, the stream and the wildlife.' James Aston, landholder in Nariel, discusses how to eliminate blackberry and improve biodiversity, habitat and productivity.'
Getting on top of the blackberry infestation
"I like to see the environment as it should be, not infested with feral weeds like blackberry. Terry discusses his approach to blackberry management and improved productivity."
Blackberry Control Supporting Regeneration
"The fires were horrendous. The blackberry have been worse this year because there is no competition. Once you let them go they are very hard to control."
The Quarry Project: Rehabilitation of a
"Melbourne-based academics Joseph and Millie were looking for a damaged site that needed caretaking and rehabilitation. In 2015 they found The Quarry – a sandstone quarry in Beech Forest, Victoria that had been operating since the 1800s."
VBT Video Case Studies
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"You need to do it year in, year out. You can't skip a year." Mathew Vogul - Landholder, Cudgewa discusses the lessons learnt from managing blackberry.
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The Victorian Blackberry Taskforce established the Eden Park Project in 2018 to help landholders manage blackberry on their land. The initiative revolves around a project officer, Chris Coburn, who provides landholders with information and advice on managing blackberry infestations.
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The Case Study featuring the Whittlesea And Surrounds Blackberry Action Group demonstrates the determination of communities and individual landholders to find a way of tackling blackberry to reclaim and restore land.
Blackberries After The Fires
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'Blackberries After The Fires'. Northern Yarra Blackberry Action Group. Released May 2017.
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'Taking Control Catches On'. Northern Yarra Blackberry Action Group.
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Northern Yarra Blackberry Action Group. Released May 2017.
Communities Managing Blackberries
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'Communities Managing Blackberries'. Barkers Creek Blackberry and Gorse Action Group. Released May 2017.
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'Power In Numbers'. Barkers Creek Blackberry And Gorse Action Group. Released May 2017.
North East Blackberry Action Group
Victorian Blackberry Taskforce - Case Study: 'North East Blackberry Action Group'. Released May 2017.
Victorian Blackberry Taskforce - Case Study: 'Making A Plan'. North East Blackberry Action Group. Released May 2017.
Victorian Blackberry Taskforce - Case Study: 'Assisting With Access Tracks'. North East Blackberry Action Group. Released May 2017.
Victorian Blackberry Taskforce - Case Study: 'Blackberry Management - Follow-Up'. North East Blackberry Action Group. Released May 2017.
Asset Building & Capacity Building
Victorian Blackberry Taskforce - Case Study: 'Asset Building & Capacity Building'. North East Blackberry Action Group. Released May 2017.
Planning For Effective Blackberry Control
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Victorian Blackberry Taskforce - Case Study: 'Planning For Effective Blackberry Control'. Released November 2014.
Blackberry: People. Science. Persistance. Together.
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Landholders from the Mitta to Murray Blackberry Action Group are working in partnership with Agriculture Victoria to find new biocontrol options for blackberry.
VBT Blackberry Control Videos
Woodnook Project - Dixons Creek
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The Victorian Blackberry Taskforce has teamed up with some unusual partners to tackle the increasing prevalence of blackberry along a section of Dixons Creek – goats.
'Linking Biology To Control', Dr Robin Adair
Blackberry is a Weed of National Significance. It has been a problem in Australia for over 150 years. Dr Robin Adair looks at the biology and reproduction of blackberry, and links these processes to effective methods of blackberry control.
VBT Calculator - Agricultural Productivity Model
If you have blackberry then you have a problem. The VBT online calculator can help you work out how much it will cost to bring your land back into production and the benefits that come with it. In this video, Michael Redfern, a certified property valuer, takes you through the process of using the online calculator.
Dr Robin Adair - 'Blackberry Rust Fungus is a safe and approved biocontrol agent for wild blackberry.'
VBT Community Service Television Announcements
VBT - Be A Good Neighbour
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Improve diversity of plants and animals in our landscape
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Control Blackberry Using Proven Techniques
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Many Ways to Control Blackerry
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Tackle Your Blackberries And Improve Your Production
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Blackberries, let's take action together
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Blackberries, they are a community problem
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Blackberries, let's take action together
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