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Burns Hill – a recovering landscape

Posted on 18 March, 2019 by fobif

There was a good turnout for the first FOBIF walk this year despite the hot weather. The 5km trek began at the Chewton Shop and followed Forest Creek to the Monster Meeting site. It was then up Burns Hill with … Continue reading →

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Another reason to slow down…

Posted on 17 March, 2019 by fobif

Travellers on the Pyrenees Highway east of Newstead will have noticed that work is under way on Vicroads’ wire rope project. A last minute series of meetings between local residents and road engineers has failed to bring any further modification … Continue reading →

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Change to Walks Program

Posted on 9 March, 2019 by fobif

We have swapped the FOBIF walks for April and May due to unavoidable circumstances. Revised program 21 April Warburton Bridge We’ll start our May loop walk at Warburton Bridge campground, walk up to Smuttas, Damper and Hunters track, and return to … Continue reading →

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Landcare stories

Posted on 24 February, 2019 by fobif

In 2018 the Midland Express published a series of ‘Landcare stories’ as part of Connecting Country’s ‘Nature News’ series. These stories are now available to read in electronic format (as pdf file), or as a printed booklet. Click here to download the … Continue reading →

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Silver Banksia revival

Posted on 14 February, 2019 by fobif

This Silver Banksia, Banksia marginata, was photographed recently on the Campbells Creek Trail. The species was virtually wiped out in this region in the nineteenth century. The many healthy trees along the creek are testament to the work of Friends Campbells … Continue reading →

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