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Get in on the ground storey

Posted on 29 August, 2022 by fobif

Interested in digging a bit deeper into the ‘problem’ of leaf litter? Remember: it’s the stuff which is a fire risk, and should be cleaned up…or it’s the stuff which keeps moisture in the soil, and prevents erosion…or maybe it’s … Continue reading →

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A stroll through the Metcalfe NCR

Posted on 22 August, 2022 by fobif

Good numbers rocked up for FOBIF’s August walk through the Metalfe Nature Conservation Reserve yesterday. This small reserve features beautiful open valleys of grassy woodland, the understorey dominated by Wallaby Grass. The reserve, unusually for this region, carries no Stringybarks, … Continue reading →

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Reminder about FOBIF AGM on 12 September

Posted on 15 August, 2022 by fobif

As outlined in a previous post, the FOBIF AGM will be held in the Ray Bradfield Room on 12 September beginning at 7.30. After a short time for AGM formalities Patrick Kavanagh will deliver on talk on Photographing Nature. Patrick … Continue reading →

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FOBIF’s walks guide: an update!

Posted on 8 August, 2022 by fobif

Parks Victoria is currently undertaking landscaping works around the Garfield Wheel in the Castlemaine Diggings NHP. These have changed the nature of the signage in the area, and therefore affect the directions we have given for Walk 8 in our … Continue reading →

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Roadside riddles

Posted on 8 August, 2022 by fobif

Mount Alexander shire conducted three poorly advertised consultation sessions through June and July on its draft Roadside fuel and bushfire risk strategy. The draft document can be found online here The draft, prepared by Fire Risk Consultants, proposes ‘treatment’ of … Continue reading →

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