Summary
This project aimed to develop a strategic plan to guide long-term, coordinated management of blackberry infestations across the Murray Region in southern NSW and north-east Victoria. The plan responded to the large economic, environmental, and fire-risk impacts of blackberries across plantations, farms, and conservation land.
The project developed a plan by bringing together key stakeholders from government, research organisations, industry, community groups, and Traditional Owners to review existing data on blackberry impacts and costs, current control practices. Collectively the group used workshops to identify shared priorities, gaps, and opportunities. This process shaped a clear vision and a structured framework for action to manage blackberry infestations.
The strategic plan recommended a comprehensive, landscape-scale approach built around three pillars: collaborative management and governance, research and innovation, and on-ground implementation and demonstration to reduce infestations and restore regional landscapes.
Acknowledgement of funding
This report was commissioned by the Murray Region Forestry Hub with funding from the Australian Government, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.
Disclaimer
Reports prepared for Regional Forestry Hubs, and any recommendations contained in the reports, are provided as received by the Hub and are not endorsed positions of the Hub. They do not constitute Australian Government policy.
