Managing pest plants and animals
2025 Project:
Working Together to Control Blackberries in Lyonville
If Blackberries are an issue on your property, help is here! And it's FREE.
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Book a one-on-one consultation with local expert Trent Denham to review and develop a plan to address the blackberries on your property.
Trent is a local conservationist and weed control specialist, experienced in a diverse range of landscapes and environments throughout Central Victoria. With a wealth of hands-on experience tackling Weeds of National Significance, Trent has been able to restore countless hectares and enhance biodiversity through targeted management strategies and tried and tested techniques.
Places are limited, so don't delay!
NOTE: Consultations are available for Lyonville residents and property owners only.
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Blackberry Control Field Day
Saturday 20 September 2025
FREE event including lunch, open to all
10am - 1pm
Lyonville Hall, 4 Bremner Ave
• Practical demonstrations and training
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Mechanical, biological, chemical and drone demonstrations
• Expert talks, including biosecurity, control techniques, legislative requirements
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Featuring Plant Ecologist Dr Robin Adair, Research Advisor to the Victorian Blackberry Taskforce
• Your questions answered
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Please register so we can better plan the event and provide adequate catering. Thank you!
Questions about the blackberry consultations or field day?
Call David on 0459 496 378
​Further Information
Are noxious weeds and pest animals of concern on or around your property? Then you've come to the right place for help.
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Volunteer local residents from the Lyonville Neighborhood Pest Control Group
are keen to share their knowledge and experience. Ask us a question!
Contact us via email: lyonvillecommunity@gmail.com
​Why control weeds?
Weeds reduce agricultural productivity, compete with native species, increase bushfire hazard, provide harbour for vermin and reduce water quality. They spread readily to neighboring farmland, bushland and roadsides.
Who is responsible?
All private landowners have a legal responsibility to control weeds on their property, which includes removal and prevention from spreading elsewhere.
Work with your neighbours to control pest plants and animals. By sharing the problem, you'll keep costs down and achieve a better result.​​​
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