Author Archives: fobif

Are there Platypus in your local creeks?

Posted on 18 October, 2011 by fobif

The North Central Catchment Management Authority (CMA) along with the Newstead Landcare Group invites you to join us at a Platypus information night. The Australian Platypus Conservancy will present an illustrated talk about the amazing platypus and how you can … Continue reading →

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DSE changes proposed fire management zones

Posted on 12 October, 2011 by fobif

Chris Johnson wrote the following report: Local residents from Green Gully, Muckleford and Muckleford South, supported by local naturalists and groups such as Newstead Landcare and FOBIF, have been successful with their submission to have the proposed fire management zones … Continue reading →

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Second moss and liverwort field day

Posted on 12 October, 2011 by fobif

Moss and Liverwort enthusiasts enjoyed a second field day led by Cassia Read at Clinkers Hill Bushland Reserve on the morning of 8 October. They identified, photographed and recorded another 10 mosses and a liverwort for the planned brochure. The … Continue reading →

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An interesting Greenhood

Posted on 9 October, 2011 by fobif

Two FOBIF members recently went to the Wewak Track hoping to see the Matted Bush-pea Pultenaea pedunculata in flower. This creeper covers vast areas and is spectacular when in flower. Unfortunately we were a week or two too early. We did … Continue reading →

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Sutton Grange Organic Farm

Posted on 8 October, 2011 by fobif

Can you farm in a different way? Is farmland degraded land? These are two of the questions Ann-Marie Monda and Carla Meurs from Sutton Grange Organic Farm addressed in their inspiring and informative presentation to Connecting Country’s AGM on 26 … Continue reading →

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