Author Archives: fobif

Illegal dumping of green waste

Posted on 6 October, 2011 by fobif

In August FOBIF wrote to Mount Alexander Shire suggesting that the issuing of free garden rubbish vouchers to residents might lead to a reduction in the amount of illegal dumping of green waste in our forests. We have received the … Continue reading →

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Looking more closely at the Selwyn map

Posted on 5 October, 2011 by fobif

Recently we posted an piece on the 1853 Selwyn map. We have found out that quarter sheets of this map are available on this site enabling more detail to be viewed. Most if not all maps can be downloaded for … Continue reading →

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The sounds of spring, part 2

Posted on 5 October, 2011 by fobif

Black-faced Cuckoo Shrikes Coracina novaehollandiae are another arrival that have a loud and distinctive call. These birds can often be seen flying about or calling from high points, often on dead branches. Please upgrade your browser A less common migrant, … Continue reading →

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It’s all happening at Bells Swamp

Posted on 24 September, 2011 by fobif

After an extended dry period, Bells Swamp has now flooded so extensivley that it has swallowed up the main road as well. The large extent of water has encouraged a wide range of birds and the former main road provides … Continue reading →

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Muckleford Forest: proposed DSE Fire Operations Plan fuel reduction burn

Posted on 24 September, 2011 by fobif

DSE held a meeting at the SEC Dam, Muckleford Forest, on Thursday 21st September at 10 a.m. as part of its community consultation process. Chris Johnson wrote the following report on the meeting. Who was there from DSE: Steve Nicholson … Continue reading →

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