Author Archives: fobif

Spider Mites do their thing

Posted on 20 October, 2011 by fobif

Gorse-controlling spider mites were released near the Loddon Prison about 15 years ago. The mite has spread far and wide and is having a big effect on gorse in some areas. You can find more about these mites on this DPI … Continue reading →

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New blog on Muckleford Forest

Posted on 19 October, 2011 by fobif

Chris Johnson has started a new blog on Muckleford Forest. It contains up-to-date information on this season’s past and forthcoming DSE burns in that area. Chris made the following observations about last Friday’s burn: I was dismayed to see that … Continue reading →

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What Eucalypt is that?

Posted on 19 October, 2011 by fobif

Connecting Country is presenting half day Eucalypt Identification Workshops in four locations across the Mount Alexander region. Each workshop aims to provide participants with the skills needed to identify some of the common eucalypt species to be found in the … Continue reading →

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Grasslands morning with Newstead Landcare

Posted on 18 October, 2011 by fobif

Victoria’s beautiful native grasslands were the ecosystems that attracted European settlement in the 1800s. As a result, they are one of our most diminished natural splendours and resources. But they still live in our area and can be seen and … Continue reading →

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Favourite wildflower place to be burnt

Posted on 18 October, 2011 by fobif

The following article was contributed by Frances Cincotta. I nearly skittled a Stump-tailed Lizard (Tiliqua rugosa, also known as Shingleback) that was basking on Demo Track this sunny afternoon. Luckily my car pulled up in time and the ancient-looking creature … Continue reading →

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