Tackling Willows with Upper Broken Landcare

Local landholders are invited to join the Upper Broken Landcare Group for an informative and practical Willow Control Workshop to be held at Gonzaga Reserve. The event will run from 10:00am to 1:00pm on Friday October 17th and aims to equip landholders with the knowledge and tools needed to effectively manage willows along their waterways.

Willows, though once planted for erosion control, are now recognised as an invasive species that can significantly impact stream health, water quality, and native biodiversity. This workshop will help participants understand the different willow species found in the Upper Broken catchment, their growth and reproduction cycles, and the conditions that allow them to spread.

Experts from the Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority’s River Health team will present on the environmental impacts of willows—both positive and negative—on riparian ecosystems and aquatic life. The session will also explore best-practice control options and provide practical advice on how and when to act.

Landholders will also learn about the support available to them, including financial assistance from Up2Us to control Willows and other woody weeds.

Tea and coffee will be provided, and attendees are encouraged to bring along questions and experiences to share. Whether you’re already managing willows or just starting to think about it, this workshop offers valuable insights and local expertise.

This event is delivered by Up2Us Landcare Alliance in collaboration with Upper Broken Landcare Group, and is supported by the Victorian Government through the Agriculture Victoria Partnership Against Pests Program.

To register for this event, click on the link below.