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Needlegrass war

Posted on 2 February, 2018 by fobif

FOBIF has completed a preliminary report on its project to control Needlegrasses in Castlemaine. These weeds—related to Serrated Tussock— threaten to cause serious damage to pastures and native environments. They were probably introduced into Victoria from the 1930s, and have … Continue reading →

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Oops! FOBIF melts in the heat

Posted on 23 January, 2018 by fobif

Sorry folks: at some point in the production of the newsletter posted to members this week our walks program became scrambled. The details of the April and May walks became inextricably mixed up, making for an interesting geographical challenge to … Continue reading →

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Christmas wishes

Posted on 18 December, 2017 by fobif

The FOBIF committee wishes all friends of our forests a happy Christmas and a great new year. Our 2018 walks program will soon be available. We’ll see you in the bush in the new year! And on a sadder note: … Continue reading →

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Fuel for thought on fire

Posted on 18 December, 2017 by fobif

Fuel reduction burning is necessary, but not enough: that’s the conclusion of Tasmanian research released last Friday. The research, by the University of Tasmania, found that it would take an impossible amount of burning to reduce the impact of major … Continue reading →

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Workshops for nature photographers

Posted on 11 December, 2017 by fobif

Alison Pouliot is running workshops and seminars on natural history photography covering various environmental themes this summer. 31 January 2018 – Snake Valley – The science and art of nature photography 9 February 2018 – Otway Ranges – A murder … Continue reading →

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