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Victoria’s parks burning: an intriguing statistic

Posted on 22 September, 2016 by fobif

Some of the info revealed in the Parks Victoria discussion paper is predictable. Some is quite disturbing: for example, we learn that Parks Victoria administers 18% of Victoria—but contributes 50% of the planned burning target. This is an eloquent reminder … Continue reading →

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Reminder: Launch of FOBIF Eucalyptus ID book on 24 September

Posted on 19 September, 2016 by fobif

Next Saturday (24th September) the new FOBIF publication, Eucalypts of the Mount Alexander Region, will be launched by Geoff Park in the Castlemaine Library foyer at 10.30. Refreshments will be provided and everyone is welcome. The book is a community project … Continue reading →

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Brilliant walk despite the weather

Posted on 19 September, 2016 by fobif

Our September FOBIF walk was led by local environmentalists, Elaine Bayes and Damien Cook, in the Chewton area off Dingo Park Road. Although the weather didn’t look promising, the rain held off and walkers enjoyed slowly wending their way through masses of Early Nancies … Continue reading →

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A Magnificence of Raptors

Posted on 13 September, 2016 by fobif

It’s always a special feeling – that tingling mixture of excitement and awe when you catch sight of a bird of prey on the wing. And then the question comes – “what is it?”. If you’ve asked yourself this question, … Continue reading →

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Launch of FOBIF Eucalyptus Identification Book

Posted on 12 September, 2016 by fobif

On Saturday 24 September the new Friends of the Box-Ironbark publication, Eucalypts of the Mount Alexander Region, will be launched by Geoff Park, well known local environmentalist and author of the Natural Newstead blog. This 90 page guide aims to help … Continue reading →

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