Category Archives: News

OK, things are not great. In the mean time, from day to day…

Posted on 25 July, 2022 by fobif

…From day to day, the signs of spring are popping up everywhere: And just as heroic: Eucalypts growing out of nothing, on mullock heaps at the slate quarry near the Welsh Village:

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Sunshine…and a few clouds

Posted on 18 July, 2022 by fobif

Long Walk A small group rocked up for FOBIF’s July long walk yesterday, undeterred by black clouds, sober weather forecasts and the prospect of an energetic 16 kms trek across hilly terrain. The weather actually delivered everything except snow: squally … Continue reading →

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Fire: more might be less

Posted on 11 July, 2022 by fobif

FOBIF has made submission to Forest Fire Management’s burning proposals for 2022-5. The submission is printed below. Our approach over the years has been to insist that all ‘fuel reduction’ exercises be carefully monitored, and that the results be used to … Continue reading →

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Fire proposals: have a say!

Posted on 27 June, 2022 by fobif

The Department of Environment has released its draft fuel management plan for 2022-4 for comment. The plan includes ‘DELWP led fuel reduction and ecological burns, and does not include Traditional Owner burns, CFA led burns and mechanical works.’ The plan … Continue reading →

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Fabulous fungi walk

Posted on 20 June, 2022 by fobif

Last Sunday a good sized group was led on a lovely circuit walk around the Fryers Ridge bush by local Christine Henderson. There was a mix of tracks, trackless and even some private property (with permission ). The bush looked … Continue reading →

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FOBIF walk, 19 June 2022

Posted on 13 June, 2022 by fobif

Sunday’s walk starts on the Taradale-Fryerstown Road, at a parking spot near the crossing of Kangaroo Creek. We’ll make our way off track through private land up a rising ridge, leading to the Fryers Ridge Road. A couple of kilometres … Continue reading →

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Impressive update of Bendigo fungi guide

Posted on 6 June, 2022 by fobif

Joy Clusker and Ray Wallace have just published the second edition of Fungi of the Bendigo region: a guide to identification. As well as a stunning new cover this 146 page book contains 65 new species and updated names. All … Continue reading →

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The Wetland Plant Identification and Ecology Course 2022 – IS BACK!!

Posted on 5 June, 2022 by fobif

Commencing December 2022, this course is for anyone interested in Wetland Plant Identification and Wetland Ecology. The course is run on 3 separate days from December 2022 to April 2023 to allow participants to observe the changing seasons and water … Continue reading →

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A new life for Forest Creek?

Posted on 30 May, 2022 by fobif

What do you think of the walled section of Forest Creek from the old footbridge at the bottom of Andrews street (Ten Foot bridge) downstream to the Pyrenees highway at Barker street? Castlemaine Landcare have embarked on a collaborative project … Continue reading →

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Fuel break for Muckleford forest

Posted on 30 May, 2022 by fobif

Representatives of local enviro groups met with the DELWP Strategic Fuel Breaks team in the Muckleford forest last week to look at the break proposed along Bells Lane track. This will run from from Muckleford School Rd (east) to Roberts … Continue reading →

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