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Check this out

Posted on 10 April, 2017 by fobif

The March edition of the VNPA’s Parkwatch magazine is now out, and can be found online here. It contains, among much else, informative stuff about Crusoe Reservoir, between Castlemaine and Bendigo; plans to log the wonderful Wellsford Forest, north of Bendigo; and … Continue reading →

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An act in need of overhaul

Posted on 27 February, 2017 by fobif

Laws exist to be exploited, right? Recent events in the political sphere would certainly suggest that loopholes and interpretations of convenience can subvert well meaning regulation. Laws governing the environment are not an exception to these problems. Hence the need … Continue reading →

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Monster meeting: a celebration

Posted on 27 February, 2017 by fobif

Next Saturday March 4 there’ll be a celebration at the Monster Meeting site on Golden Point road Chewton, to mark the purchase of the site by the state government. The site is on Dja Dja Wurrung land, and its return … Continue reading →

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Mmmm…not sure about this one

Posted on 27 February, 2017 by fobif

DELWP has been active in Kalimna Park preparing for its proposed Autumn management burn. Works include vegetation clearance on the eastern margins of the tourist road, and the creation of an earth break on the north side of the golf … Continue reading →

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Want to add to the sum of human knowledge?

Posted on 23 January, 2017 by fobif

People interested in contributing their local knowledge to national systems should consider going to a video conference in Bendigo on February 2nd on DELWP and citizen science data bases. The conference will be held at the DELWP office, 1 Taylor … Continue reading →

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Roll up! Roll up!

Posted on 21 January, 2017 by fobif

Ah…Facebook. FOBIF is a bit derelict, we have to confess, in putting material on its Facebook page; interpret that as you like… And we’re not great at following other Facebook pages, or at coping with social media generally. Twitter? Oh…must … Continue reading →

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Looking back to 1770 and beyond…

Posted on 16 January, 2017 by fobif

The beetle below is quite famous, and worth considering for a few reasons. One is that it’s a handsome creature. Another is that it’s played a modest role in the history of science. It’s a Botany Bay Weevil [aka Diamond … Continue reading →

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Saint John on the Mount: an update

Posted on 16 January, 2017 by fobif

FOBIF has received a few clarifying details from Parks Victoria on the infestations by St John’s Wort and other weeds on Mount Alexander [see our Post]. Essentially they confirm our impression: that weed control programs are intermittent and dependent on … Continue reading →

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Vicroads and speed: some questions

Posted on 16 January, 2017 by fobif

FOBIF has written to Vicroads regarding its September update on the Pyrenees highway project. Part of this update reads: ‘A reduction of the speed zone would not lead to a decrease in the amount of barrier treatments used in this instance. … Continue reading →

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‘Free ranging adventure for kids and dads’

Posted on 16 January, 2017 by fobif

Fathers interested in taking their children for bushwalks this year might be interested in the Bendigo Dads Walking Group. The group goes out on a ‘Walk-Explore-Share-Play-Discover-Talk-Connect on a weekly kid’s adventure’. There are about 30 walks a year, on Sundays … Continue reading →

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