12 October 2026

Assistance offered for blackberry control

Blackberry (Rubus spp) is a Weed of National Significance (WoNS) that poses a major threat to biosecurity, local biodiversity, water quality, and agricultural productivity. It is also listed as a declared pest in Western Australia which means landholders have a legal obligation to control it on their properties.

To tackle this prickly challenge, the Collie Donnybrook Balingup Natural Resource Recovery Program brings together local landholders, biosecurity groups, natural resource management groups and local government. Blackberry management strategies are most successful when people work together, and this collaborative program aims to reduce the impact of this weed, restoring healthy, resilient native ecosystems across both public and private lands.

Financial support is available to eligible landholders in the Shire of Donnybrook Balingup and Shire of Collie who are looking to undertake blackberry management on their property. Funding is delivered as a 50% co-contribution (capped at $5,000 per property, per financial year) under a mutual commitment to support long-term environmental and community benefits.

“Blackberry is one of the most detrimental weeds in Australia with a phenomenal ability to take over valuable ecosystems and productive lands,” said Rachel Allan, Leschenault Catchment Council Project Officer.

“If you manage eligible land within the Shires of Collie or Donnybrook Balingup and need assistance in managing blackberry on your property, please get in touch today.”

For all the details and to submit your expression of interest visit www.leschenaultcc.org.au/blackberry -control-program

This project is supported by the Western Australian Government’s Natural Resource Management Program, delivered in partnership with the Shire of Donnybrook Balingup, the Shire of Collie and the Leschenault Catchment Council.

Media queries: Nadia Howe, Communications Officer

0405250852,  reception@leschenaultcc.org.au