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The Wombat Forest is our southern neighbour, but a very different environment from the drier forests and woodlands of our region. If you want to keep informed about the great qualities of the Wombat, you should check out the Wombat … Continue reading →

FOBIF’s field guide to the eucalypts of the Mount Alexander Region has sold out its print run of 800 copies in two months, and a reprint edition is now available. The reprint contains some minor changes, but the most significant … Continue reading →

Want to have a say on the way heritage is presented in the Diggings Park? Have a go at doing the Parks Victoria survey. It only takes a few minutes, and your answers might tilt the balance of the way … Continue reading →

FOBIF has made a submission to the latest round of fire consultations [see our November 3 Post]. Essentially the submission criticises the zonings around Expedition Pass and the Loddon River, questions the size of some of the zones, and raises … Continue reading →

Vicroads has circulated a letter to those interested in its proposed Pyrenees Highway works. Readers will remember that a number of trees were slated for removal in this project. FOBIF has accepted that some trees need removal, but not as … Continue reading →

Snakes are out and about, though they’ve become active a little later this year because of cooler conditions. Obviously people should be careful in areas where snakes are likely to be present–and not only for their own safety. The picture … Continue reading →

The answer to this question might seem obvious—they’re a resource for timber, right? But for many years forestry officials have also claimed that these forests are valuable, and greatly valued, for their biodiversity and their recreational uses. The idea has charm, … Continue reading →