North East Fungicide Program 2025

December 1, 2025

HVP Plantations wish to advise of upcoming fungicide operations in the plantations in the North East region of Victoria.

The plantations being treated are affected by Dothistroma Needle Blight, which if left uncontrolled, will defoliate the plantation trees, and severely reduce growth. All of this work will be completed by aerial application using a helicopter. The operation is scheduled to take place in December 2025, and is expected to take approximately 5 days to complete. The starting date of the program will be delayed if weather conditions are unsuitable.

Plantation areas include, Warrenbayne (Toorour), Upper Ryan, Abbeyard, Emu, Merriang, Rose River, Running Creek, Bright, Freeburgh, Porepunkah, Stanley, Bullioh, Goulds, Jinjellic & Railway

Bright Notification zones involved are Buckland Valley & Morses Creek.

HVP will install on ground signage in advance of the operation to highlight the specific area to be treated. Buffer zones are employed ensure the operation is safe and contained. Buffers of 200m are applied between the operation and residential dwellings and 30m between the operation and adjoining properties.

The aircraft to be used is equipped with satellite guidance equipment specifically designed for accurate placement of agricultural products.  The fungicide to be used is Nordox 750 which contains Copper oxide as the active ingredient. The use of products in Victoria is in accordance with the Agriculture and Veterinary Chemicals (Control of Use) Regulations 2023.  All products used are registered for use in Victoria and have been approved by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA).  Further information can be found at www.agriculture.vic.gov.au

Maps showing the location of the planned operations are shown below.

Myrtleford

Abbeyard_Emu_Merriang_Rose River

Bright_Freeburgh_Porepunkah_Running Creek

Stanley

Shelley

Bullioh_Goulds_Jinjellic_Railway

Benalla

Toorour

Upper Ryan