The Virtual Extension Officer website was developed by the Victorian Gorse Taskforce, the Victorian Rabbit Action Network and the Victorian Serrated Tussock Working Party to help people take control of pests.
Agriculture Victoria’s Nicole Garfi said rabbits, gorse and serrated tussock were widespread in Victoria and impacted agricultural productivity and the environment.
“The VEO was developed to enable landholders battling one of these species to replicate their individual situation online and gather relevant information, in one location, without leaving their home,” she said.
“In just four clicks of a button, the user can choose their property location, species, infestation size and type of control they are interested in, and the VEO will advise the most appropriate methods of control.”
VGT chair Ron Cosgrave said communities battling rabbits, gorse and serrated tussock would find great value in the website.
“We have tried to simplify finding best practice information for those affected by these species, so they can apply it to their own situation,” he said.
“We hope it gives people the right advice and a little bit more confidence to start effectively managing their pest species.”
The website can be accessed at virtualextensionofficer.com.au
For more information, please email info@vicgorsetaskforce.com.au