WESTERN MURRAY LAND IMPROVEMENT GROUP INC.
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African Box Thorn Removal Program

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About this project

Western Murray Land Improvement Group received funding from the Murray Darling Healthy River Program to support and form a working group with other local and regional authorities to develop a detailed project plan for the removal of African Box Thorn. 

This project targets 4,200Ha of Boxthorn infestations on both sides of the Murray River.  In collaboration with Landcare, local and regional government authorities and specialist contractors, we will work closely with private landholders with severe infestations to provide education and technical support as well as project management oversight needed to coordinate the complexity of multiple land tenure Boxhorn control activities.

At a glance

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Control of over 4,200 Ha of African Boxthorn 
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Reduce the impacts of this noxious weed on floodplain ecology and agricultural land.
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Aligns to the Murray Biodiversity Management Plan
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Promotes cross-tenure and cross-government partnerships in delivery of regional weed strategies.
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Promote education and information (e.g. websites).
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​Supports local product manufacturing and service industries.
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Four field days planned
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Due to start Winter 2023 with completion due 2024.

Program eligibility and EOI

A map of the eligibility area for the removal program has been provided.
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We collected Expressions of Interest from interested landholders to undertake African Box Thorn Removal on their properties. 

Please note a requirement to be part of this project involved a 15% contribution upfront as well as a number of criteria for participation which are listed in EOI/terms and conditions document.
EOI/T&C FORM
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For any enquiries about this project please contact:
03 5453 1577


In the news

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Project partners

Thus project is supported by funding from the Australian Government's Murray-Darling Healthy Rivers Program. Other collaborative partners include Murray Local Land Services, Murray River Council, Myall Landcare and local landholders.
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Contact us

a: 27 Thule Street Barham NSW 2732 
p. PO Box 90 Barham NSW 2732
e. [email protected]
​ph: 03 5453 1577

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Acknowledgement

We pay our respects to the Traditional Owners of the land that we work and operate on which includes Barapa Barapa, Yorta Yorta, Wamba Wamba, and Wadi Wadi. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.​
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    • Membership >
      • Annual Membership
    • Sponsorship
  • Projects & Events
    • Ag Research, Development and Extension
    • Industry Diversification
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    • Environmental Services
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