Blackberry Control Field Day - Partnership Against Pests

Guest presenter Dr Robin Adair from the Victorian Blackberry Taskforce will join local land managers and weed control experts to bring together and share their expertise. This day is for landholders, conservation groups, contractors, local government and state government agencies. We all have a role to play.

• Get up to speed on a range of tools for Blackberry control 
• Best practice technologies and strategies 
• In-field demonstrations including drones
• The latest on biological control trials (Blackberry Leaf Rust Fungus)
• Emphasis on local collaboration
• Case studies of success - local and from across the state
• Begin action planning for properties and neighbour groups
• Feel less alone in tackling Blackberry
• Hear from our hosts for the day, the Warrnambool Nature Reserve Society about the significance of the nature reserves in the area and how to get involved in conserving our precious biodiversity

Morning tea and lunch will be provided.

This event to brought to you by Warrnambool Coastcare Landcare Network as part of the Developing partnerships against pests in Southwest Victoria project and is supported by the Victorian Government through the Partnerships Against Pests Grant Program

Future weed and pest events

This one of a series of four events focusing on pest plant and animal species in the Warrnambool and Moyne Shire area. Watch this space for:

• Rabbit Control Field Day, Koroit, November 2024
• Gorse Control Field Day, Allansford, March 2025
• Fox Control Field Day, Orford, 2025