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FOBIF response to fire operations plans

Posted on 6 August, 2012 by fobif

The following is FOBIF’s draft submission on the Fire Operations Plan [see above]. Member feedback is invited: GENERAL COMMENTS 1. We believe that as far as possible, burn areas be small: less than 100 ha. In zones 1 and 2, … Continue reading →

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Monitoring report advises abandonment of 5% target

Posted on 6 August, 2012 by fobif

The independent Bushfires Royal Commission Implementation Monitor, Neil Comrie, has released his July 31 report on the progress of implementation of the Commission’s many recommendations. The Monitor’s report takes aim at the five per cent burning target: it  ‘questions the … Continue reading →

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Magic mountain

Posted on 28 July, 2012 by fobif

                  Saturday morning July 28 wasn’t an ideally warm day for crawling around the high points of Mount Alexander, but half a dozen members of FOBIF’s moss group had a pretty interesting … Continue reading →

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Mosaic burning research

Posted on 24 July, 2012 by fobif

The Box Ironbark experimental mosaic burning project is under way. The project is the joint responsibility of DSE, Parks Victoria and Latrobe and Deakin universities. Research in the project will be based around 16 planned mosaic burns of 100 ha … Continue reading →

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FOBIF walk in Sandon

Posted on 22 July, 2012 by fobif

The July FOBIF walk was to Malcolm Fyffe’s property in Sandon. This was a much appreciated opportunity to visit a farming property with lush undulating pastures and spectacular views. Malcolm gave running commentary on the history of the property. Glenwillow has … Continue reading →

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FOBIF photo exhibition ends

Posted on 18 July, 2012 by fobif

FOBIF’s Mamunya photo exhibition 2012, which ended last week, was the most successful yet. A record number of photos was sold, and we were pleased with the attention paid by the public to the notes attached to the photos. We’re … Continue reading →

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A new Code of Practice arrives

Posted on 18 July, 2012 by fobif

DSE’s 2012 Code of Practice for Bushfire Management on Public Land is now out. It can be found here. Readers will remember our discussion of the draft  of this document last year. This version is significantly changed from that draft. For … Continue reading →

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Fire consultations continue in Bendigo

Posted on 14 July, 2012 by fobif

Conservation groups [including FOBIF], apiarists and concerned individuals met with DSE representatives in Bendigo last Thursday to discuss the upcoming Fire Operations Program [FOP]. The meeting was organised by DSE and the North Central Victorian Combined Environment Groups. DSE fire … Continue reading →

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Mount Alexander Roadside Conservation Management Plan

Posted on 10 July, 2012 by fobif

Council is currently seeking community input and feedback to the Draft Roadside Conservation Management Plan. The Plan contains eighteen actions to guide Council’s roadside operations and protection works, including improving communications with the community, Landcare and other agencies about roadsides. … Continue reading →

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CFNC Meeting: Native Grasses and the Moolort Plains

Posted on 4 July, 2012 by fobif

On the evening of 13 July there will be a special Castlemaine Field Naturalist Club meeting where Ern Perkins Central Victoria Grasses Identification Guide CD will be launched and Geoff Park will give a presentation on the Moolort Plains. To find out … Continue reading →

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