Category Archives: News

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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The sounds of spring, part 1

Posted on 20 September, 2011 by fobif

Each spring a variety of birds migrate back into the area for breeding. Hence the forests become alive with the calls of these species that haven’t been heard in the area for quite a while. This post introduces you to … Continue reading →

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Buff-banded Rail in Marie and John’s yard

Posted on 18 September, 2011 by fobif

This Buff-banded Rail, Gallirallus philippensis stayed in Marie Jones and John Ellis’ house yard for two days and enjoyed the easy food pickings. With no cats it didn’t have too much to worry about. This is the first time they have … Continue reading →

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Moss Identification Field Day

Posted on 18 September, 2011 by fobif

The next Moss Identification Field Day is on Saturday 8 October at 10 am. The group will be meeting at Clinkers Hill Bushland Reserve. Bring hand lenses and record books. If you would like to find out more about this … Continue reading →

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