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May FOBIF walk on Mt Alexander

Posted on 20 May, 2014 by fobif

Starting and finishing at the Oak Forest, Doug Ralph led the group of about 20 around the western flanks of Mt Alexander, taking in 2 or 3 disused granite quarries. Doug related some interesting stories from the history of these … Continue reading →

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FOBIF Moss book launch

Posted on 16 May, 2014 by fobif

The FOBIF publication, Mosses of Dry Forests in South Eastern Australia, will be launched by Frances Cincotta on 31 May. The launch invitation can be downloaded here. Everyone is welcome to attend. An order form which includes a sample page … Continue reading →

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New fungi poster from FOBIF

Posted on 16 May, 2014 by fobif

FOBIF has produced an attractive and informative poster about Fungi of the Mount Alexander Region. The A2 poster will be available for sale ($5) at the launch of the FOBIF moss guide on 31 May. You can also purchase it from … Continue reading →

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FOBIF walk to Poverty Gully and Eureka Reef

Posted on 29 April, 2014 by fobif

Fifteen people came on the 12 km April walk to Poverty Gully and Eureka Reef. The weather was perfect for walking with the sun shining and a light breeze. We followed the water races for most of the time weaving … Continue reading →

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Tarran Valley 1: development proposal comes up for air

Posted on 29 April, 2014 by fobif

Members will have seen local press reports on a proposal to develop land at Tarran Valley in the Sandy Creek area, 2 kilometres from Maldon, on the north side of the Maldon-Castlemaine road. The development proposal, first put up in … Continue reading →

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