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Our website hosts a source of information on gorse, control measures, case studies, and how your community can work with the VGT to establish a community-led program.

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Explore the Virtual Extension Officer, a new interactive tool designed to help you manage 3 of Victoria’s worst invasive species – gorse, serrated tussock and rabbits.

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Overview Videos about Gorse

An Introduction to Gorse

Learn about basic gorse biology, its distribution in Victoria and impacts. Understand your statutory obligations and learn key principles to best manage gorse on your property.
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Virtual Demonstration Field Day

Looking for a control method that’s right for you? Check out our control demonstrations and learn about the 5 key components that you need to consider before you start.
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Gorse and the Science

Listen to Associate Professor John Morgan from La Trobe University speak about gorse. Learn why this species is so successful in dominating our landscape.
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Videos about how gorse effects our way of life:

Gorse and the Farm

Overcoming gorse in Captains Creek. Peter and Christine Forster share their story.
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Gorse and Fire

Listen to CFA Operations Officer Lindsay Barry talk about gorse associated fire risks.
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Gorse and Property Values

Listen to Sean Simpson from Elders talk about how and why gorse can devalue your property.
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Gorse and Feral Animals

Listen to Geoff Morris from Field and Game Association explain why gorse is a preferred harbour for feral animals.
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Michaela’s Story

Taking over the family farm and the 15 acres of dense gorse. Michaela shares her gorse control story.
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Michaela’s Story: Part 2 – Follow Up Control

Thirteen months after her primary control, Michaela undertakes her follow-up control and highlights the improvements to her property.
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Videos about gorse control methods:

Cut and Paint

A low cost and effective control option, best suited for small isolated infestations.
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Foliar Spraying

Learn about two different types of spray methods for controlling gorse.
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Mulching

A mechanical control option best suited for medium to large gorse infestations.
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Alternative control methods

Five methods of control that don’t require the use of herbicides or heavy machinery.
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Working with neighbours

Working together with your neighbours is key to managing gorse long term.
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Community Announcements

Gorse is a generational problem

Gorse seeds are prolific and viable for decades. The time to act is now.

If you have Gorse

Know what you are risking if you have gorse on your property.

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Keeping our lands gorse-free

Newsletters and Reports

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2022/23 Progress Report

Learn about our annual gorse achievements. In every project we aim to encourage community led action, build capacity, share information and educate.
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Dec’ 2023 Gorse Talk

Gorse Talk is the VGT’s newsletter highlighting our current activities and achievements.
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Victorian Gorse Control Strategy

The VGT has developed this strategy to help secure the longer-term direction for gorse control in Victoria from 2021 to 2026.
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Guidelines

VGT Best Practice Guide

Download the VGT Best Practice brochure for gorse growth patterns, optimum treatment times and the most effective control methods.
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Identification Guide

Use this guide to help identify gorse, a declared noxious weed, from a selection of common Victorian native plants that have similar features.
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Community Projects

Community-led gorse control projects have shown it’s possible to eradicate or substantially reduce gorse across local landscapes.
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Gorse National Best Practice Guide

Download the Gorse National Best Practice Guide for management instructions and decision support tools.
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ATO Fact Sheet for Primary Producers

Download the ATO factsheet on landcare and similar expenses for primary producers.
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More Gorse Resources

Gorse soft shoot moth

Biocontrol is useful when traditional control methods are not suitable. Download to learn more about the Gorse Soft Shoot Moth.
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Controlling gorse along a waterway

A VGT and MW collaboration.
Waterways are a main source of gorse seed spread, download to learn what is at risk.
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Gorse fire hazard resource

A VGT, CFA and LVI collaboration.
Learn about the features that make gorse a serious fire threat on your property. Know what control methods are available.
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Useful links and contacts

  • Agriculture Victoria
  • Victorian Blackberry Taskforce
  • Victorian Serrated Tussock Working Party
  • Victorian Rabbit Action Network
  • Victorian Landcare Gateway
  • Catchment Management Authorities
  • Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA)
  • Parks Victoria
  • Country Fire Authority
  • Municipal Association of Victoria
  • Regional Roads Victoria
  • VicRoads
  • VLine
  • VicTrack
  • Weeds Australia

Contact

Contact the Victorian Gorse Taskforce:

  • 475 Mickleham Road, Attwood VIC 3049
  • info@vicgorsetaskforce.com.au
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Disclaimer: The advice provided by the Victorian Gorse Taskforce (VGT) is intended as a source of information only and should not be relied on as advice specific to your particular situation. Always obtain specific advice from an appropriate qualified expert with respect to your own particular solution before undertaking any blackberry management initiatives, including spraying. Always read and follow the label before using any of the products mentioned and ensure that you are undertaking any gorse management in the appropriate conditions and in the appropriate manner. The Victorian Gorse Taskforce do not guarantee that the publication is without flaw of any kind, or is wholly appropriate for your particular purposes, and therefore disclaims all liability for any error, loss or other consequence which may arise from you relying on any information in the publication. © 2021, VGT. All rights reserved.