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Twenty Bushwalks in the Mount Alexander Region
Mosses of Dry Forest book
Eucalypts of the region book
Wattles of the region book
Native Peas of the region book
Responding to Country
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EVENT: The Deep History of the Loddon River, Volcanoes and the Guildford Plateau
The Loddon River is central to much of Central Victoria and the Northern Plains. As it has wended its way from the highlands to the Murray for countless millennia, it has shaped the land, its fauna and flora, the people … Continue reading
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Long Walk – Leanganook / Mount Alexander
The annual FOBIF Long Walk began bright and early as promised on Sunday June 15th, with a group of seven intrepid hikers setting off into the eastern reaches of Leanganook (Mount Alexander). Confidently leading the way off-track, Jeremy guided the … Continue reading
Yoorrook Justice Commission Walk for Truth
Yoorrook Deputy Chair Commissioner Travis Lovett, Kerrupmara and Gunditjmara man, had the vision and conviction to walk from Portland, where colonisation began, to Parliament in Melbourne. There the Yoorrook final report will then be handed to the Victorian government. He … Continue reading
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My introduction to Galk-galk Dhelkunya forest gardening
My name is Chrissi, and I am a committee member with the Friends of Box-Iron Bark Forests. As someone who works as a conservation ecologist, but is new to living on Dja Dja Wurrung Country, I am aware of how … Continue reading
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Membership reminder
Thanks to everyone who has paid their membership fees. In case it has slipped your mind or are a new member, you can find the relevant form here. Members who haven’t changed their details can skip filling out the form and … Continue reading
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New FOBIF supported book on gravel bike rides
Maldon Cycling, with support from FOBIF, has produced a new book, Seventeen Gravel Bike Rides: Maldon & Beyond. The area around Maldon is a great place for gravel rides on unmade roads and tracks. The routes are through local bush … Continue reading
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Pre-1852 Eucalypts of Maldon Walk
Today’s FOBIF walk was in the Maldon township on a chilly, windy morning. We are grateful to Bev Phillips from MULGA ( Maldon Urban Landcare Group) for her informative and interesting talks, as we walked and gazed in wonder at … Continue reading
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Events at Castlemaine Library-John Bonnice & Barry Golding
Two events that might be of interest to readers are held as part of National Reconcilliation Week at the Goldfields Library, Castlemaine branch. John Bonnice, who recently conducted a workshop for the FOBIF committee, invites you to explore beliefs and … Continue reading
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From Victorian Forest Alliance; News, a petition & fundraiser
Destructive “Salvage” Logging Escalates in Wombat State Forest Large-scale removal of fallen trees from Wombat State Forest is accelerating under the false pretence of fire risk reduction—despite clear warnings from scientists and community groups. These environmentally damaging operations began … Continue reading
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Update on Planned Burning
The FOBIF committee have been busy campaigning Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMV) for more sensible measures to reduce bushfire risk in our region. Here is an update of activities in the last six months: – In January we submitted a … Continue reading
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