Category Archives: News

Magic mountain

Posted on 28 July, 2012 by fobif

                  Saturday morning July 28 wasn’t an ideally warm day for crawling around the high points of Mount Alexander, but half a dozen members of FOBIF’s moss group had a pretty interesting … Continue reading →

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FOBIF walk in Sandon

Posted on 22 July, 2012 by fobif

The July FOBIF walk was to Malcolm Fyffe’s property in Sandon. This was a much appreciated opportunity to visit a farming property with lush undulating pastures and spectacular views. Malcolm gave running commentary on the history of the property. Glenwillow has … Continue reading →

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FOBIF photo exhibition ends

Posted on 18 July, 2012 by fobif

FOBIF’s Mamunya photo exhibition 2012, which ended last week, was the most successful yet. A record number of photos was sold, and we were pleased with the attention paid by the public to the notes attached to the photos. We’re … Continue reading →

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A new Code of Practice arrives

Posted on 18 July, 2012 by fobif

DSE’s 2012 Code of Practice for Bushfire Management on Public Land is now out. It can be found here. Readers will remember our discussion of the draft  of this document last year. This version is significantly changed from that draft. For … Continue reading →

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Fire consultations continue in Bendigo

Posted on 14 July, 2012 by fobif

Conservation groups [including FOBIF], apiarists and concerned individuals met with DSE representatives in Bendigo last Thursday to discuss the upcoming Fire Operations Program [FOP]. The meeting was organised by DSE and the North Central Victorian Combined Environment Groups. DSE fire … Continue reading →

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