Acknowledgement of Country
Friends of the Box Ironbark Forests would like to acknowledge the Elders of the Dja Dja Wurrung community and their forebears as the Traditional Owners of Country in the Mount Alexander Region. We recognise that the Dja Dja Wurrung people have been custodians of this land for many centuries and have performed age old ceremonies of celebration, initiation and renewal on their land. We acknowledge their living culture and their unique role in the life of this region.
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Fire in the Maldon Historic Reserve
Forest Fire Management burned a biodiversity rich section of the Maldon Historic Reserve, near the Railway Track, on May 9. Conditions were described as ‘ideal’, with no wind, and appropriate moisture levels. Readers will remember we have reported on this … Continue reading
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Events at Castlemaine Library-John Bonnice & Barry Golding
Two events that might be of interest to readers are held as part of National Reconcilliation Week at the Goldfields Library, Castlemaine branch. John Bonnice, who recently conducted a workshop for the FOBIF committee, invites you to explore beliefs and … Continue reading
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From Victorian Forest Alliance; News, a petition & fundraiser
Destructive “Salvage” Logging Escalates in Wombat State Forest Large-scale removal of fallen trees from Wombat State Forest is accelerating under the false pretence of fire risk reduction—despite clear warnings from scientists and community groups. These environmentally damaging operations began … Continue reading
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Update on Planned Burning
The FOBIF committee have been busy campaigning Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMV) for more sensible measures to reduce bushfire risk in our region. Here is an update of activities in the last six months: – In January we submitted a … Continue reading
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Loddon River Walk 2025
Loddon River, Baringhup A good attendance of interested walkers met at the farm of Kerrie and Rob Jennings for an Easter Sunday wander along the Loddon River. In this dry time, the sound of running water seemed almost unfamiliar! This … Continue reading
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Taradale/Metcalfe Calder Fwy wildlife underpass
We had some great news from Joel Bloom (Post Office Hill Action Group). Some years ago the late Dough Ralph & FOBIF advocated for the inclusion of a wildlife underpass in the construction of the freeway. Joel discovered that it … Continue reading
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Recording of ‘Challenging the Myth of Fuel Load Reduction’-Karl Just
Recent Karl Just Webinar – Challenging the Myth of Fuel Load Reduction. We were thrilled to have over 220 people attend, making it our most popular webinar yet. LINK TO KARL’S WEBINAR RECORDING For further information and resources visit … Continue reading
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Loddon River walk, Baringhup. Sunday 20th April.
This is a continuation downstream along the Loddon River from the finishing point of the 2024 walk. Starting at the Jennings’ farm near Baringhup, we walk to Hamilton’s crossing; a distance of about 5km. We will have a bus at … Continue reading
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Planned Burns; an online talk by FOBIF committee member Karl Just, next Tuesday
Do you want to learn more about how planned burns are damaging our ecosystems? And how they don’t they achieve their purported aim of reducing fuel loads. This will be a great talk by FOBIF committee member, Karl Just. We … Continue reading
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Alison Pouliot’s book launch: Funga Obscura
Alison’s terrific new book, Funga obscura: Photo journeys among fungi, was recently launched at Radius Art Gallery in Hepburn Springs. The event was well attended and Alison gave an engaging speech which included humorous experiences in the field and the … Continue reading
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