The BRLMG offers group resources to both group members and non-members landholders based on the priorities detailed in the Black Range Invasive Plant and Animal Management Plan 2023-28.

We encourage the active participation of all landholders working together to benefit Black Range, through the cooperative work of the Black Range Land Management Group.

Invasive plants and animals don't stop at fences

We provide assistance to both member and non-member landholdings throughout the Black Range for invasive plant and animal management.

The BRLMG has the objectives of:

1. Working to improve the biodiversity, conservation and resilience of the Black Range environment south of Stawell.
2. Support fellow landholders and partner with organisations to work together to develop understanding and capability and improve management of this landscape ecology.

To achieve these objectives efficiently, the BRLMG offers and allocates group resources to group members and non-members based on the priorities detailed in the Black Range Invasive Plant and Animal Management Plan 2023-28.  The following principles implicit in this plan provide a framework for the allocation of resources to mitigate the impact of Invasive Plants and Animals (IPA).

1. Best practice IPA control is achieved when multiple landholders undertake coordinated, control on a landscape scale. 
2. BRLMG resources (ie: Landmate, Chemical, Equipment etc) deployed to landholders will be according to the priorities identified in the Black Range IPA Management Plan.  These priorities (priority invasive species) are based on transparent scientific research in the context of the Black Range ecology.  This approach provides the best opportunity for minimising the impacts of IPA on the Black Ranges biodiversity.  For further information: see Invasive Plant (& Animal) Impact Assessment/Prioritisation Tables on this website.
3. As invasive plants and animals and ecological processes do not respect property boundaries, a critical key to successful IPA management is collaboration and coordinated action between the maximum number of landholders who can have a positive impact on protecting biodiversity.  The group believes that where landholders are non-members and are willing to participate in priority coordinated action, that they should be supported where possible.
4. For efficient operational and logistical outcomes, sometimes non-priority work contingencies may need to undertaken to ensure compliance with grant contract commitments and allow for changes in seasonal conditions and landholder availability.
5. Encouraging and supporting the active participation of all landholders can assist with the long-term sustainability of the Black Range Land Management Group.

We encourage all landholders throughout the Black Range to get involved with the BRLMG, either as a member, or as an active supporter!