Category Archives: News

Remembering Richard Piesse

Posted on 9 February, 2025 by fobif

We remember Richard Piesse, Champion Castlemaine Naturalist and Volunteer Saturday 15th February, 3-5pm. Tea Rooms, Castlemaine Botanical Gardens You are invited to join with the Castlemaine Field Naturalists Club and staff and volunteers from the Castlemaine Visitor Information Centre for … Continue reading →

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So: what might World Heritage status mean?

Posted on 6 February, 2025 by fobif

Readers will have noticed prominent coverage in the national press of Federal support for the proposal to get UNESCO world heritage nomination for the Victorian goldfields. FOBIF has taken a keen interest in the ongoing work on this proposal. You … Continue reading →

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Online talk tomorrow-Grasslands, burning and the CFA

Posted on 3 February, 2025 by fobif

Although outside our area, this talk should be interesting. Dr Joshua Hodges will talk about the CFA, covering its structure, officer roles, the politics, decision-making, funding, the ecological consequences of fire (or its lack) in grasslands, what you can do, … Continue reading →

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2025 FOBIF walks and subscriptions

Posted on 24 January, 2025 by fobif

FOBIF subscriptions for 2025 are now due. If you are a FOBIF member but haven’t received a subscription form in the mail or would like to become a new member you can find the relevant form here. Members who haven’t … Continue reading →

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Vale Richard Piesse (1942-2024)

Posted on 2 January, 2025 by fobif

Richard Piesse died peacefully on Saturday, December 28, after a short stay in palliative care at Peter Mac. Richard was a contributor to our community in multiple ways—he was a volunteer for the Chewton Domain Society and the Tourist Information … Continue reading →

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Have your say on the future of our State Forests

Posted on 30 December, 2024 by fobif

Changes are afoot in the management of Victoria’s state forests. VicForests (the government-backed logging company) has been wound up and the government has released a survey on the future management of state forests. Here is a link to the survey … Continue reading →

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Good News! MASC Biodiversity Strategy & Action Plan

Posted on 23 December, 2024 by fobif

In early December FOBIF sent a letter to Mount Alexander Shire Council requesting the adoption and resourcing of a Biodiversity Strategy & Action Plan in the next budget. The letter prepared by Asha Bannon (& endorsed by 21 local environmental … Continue reading →

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More than just grass!

Posted on 13 December, 2024 by fobif

In Djaara country, we are just coming into Wurrumuk and Dhurung time – Long-necked Turtle and seed time. As the weather continues to warm in the early summer period, Long-necked Turtle is laying its eggs, while native grasses are producing … Continue reading →

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Two reminders: FOBIF breakup and treasurer’s position

Posted on 2 December, 2024 by fobif

The FOBIF end of the year gathering is on next Monday (9 December) at 6 pm in Walmer. You can find all the details here. 2. Last week we posted about the current FOBIF treasurer vacancy. The position is still … Continue reading →

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FOBIF end of year gathering

Posted on 25 November, 2024 by fobif

Friends of the Box-Ironbark Forests is having a BBQ at Bronwyn Silver’s place in Walmer on Monday 9th December. It starts at 6 pm and the address is 1036 Muckleford-Walmer Road, Walmer. BYO * food to share, including something for … Continue reading →

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