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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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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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FOBIF September walk

Posted on 24 September, 2011 by fobif

Twenty-six people enjoyed sunny spring weather on the September FOBIF walk. The walk followed bush tracks to the north and east of Expedition Pass Reservoir. Marie Jones provided a fascinating commentary on the changing landscape based on her intimate knowledge of … Continue reading →

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