Busting Blackberries In Sensitive Areas

BUSTING BLACKBERRIES IN SENSITIVE AREAS

Join Dr Robin Adair, ecological consultant and vegetation manager, and Kiewa Catchment Landcare Groups for a practical half-day workshop on effective and sustainable blackberry management in sensitive areas.

With a focus on protecting natural ecosystems, Robin will share his expertise in managing invasive species in challenging environments. If you have a creek, wet area or patch of native vegetation on your property affected by blackberries, this workshop is for you.

Blackberries threaten our environment, agricultural production and cultural heritage, making them a challenge for the whole community. With the right knowledge and management techniques, however, they can be effectively controlled while minimising impacts on surrounding vegetation and waterways.

This FREE half-day workshop will cover best-practice approaches to managing blackberries in sensitive areas, including a practical demonstration of blackberry treatment along a waterway.

Everyone welcome. Morning tea and a light lunch provided. Bookings essential.

WHEN
Friday 20th November | 9:30am – 1:30pm

WHERE
Osbornes Flat Hall, Osbornes Flat and case study site.

What to bring:

• Notepad and pen

• Water bottle, sunscreen, hat.

• Please wear clothing suitable for outdoors- closed toe shoes and long pants.

• Difficulty level: MEDIUM ( short walk and standing for 45min-1hr)

• If you are feeling unwell on the day, please stay home out of consideration for others.

We are able to provide vegetarian catering; however, due to limited funding, we are not be able to accommodate all dietary requirements. If you have specific needs, please bring your own food and drink.

The Kiewa Catchment Landcare- Busting Blackberries- Building Awareness in the Kiewa Catchment project is supported by the Victorian Government through the Partnership Against Pests

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