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Fun reading: is this a flashback, or a flash forward?

Posted on 28 March, 2022 by fobif

Given the spate of gold exploration licences being sought, and granted, in this region, we’d like to remind readers of a fun document which appeared as the pandemic was gathering pace, and may not have gotten the attention it deserved. … Continue reading →

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The middle of nowhere, on the outskirts of town

Posted on 21 March, 2022 by fobif

A strong group gathered yesterday in fine weather for FOBIF’s first walk of 2022. Mike Reeves had devised an ingenious route on the outskirts of Elphinstone: confined to a relatively small area, the walk wound through bushland gullies which could … Continue reading →

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Strategic fuel breaks 1: the prospects for 2022

Posted on 14 March, 2022 by fobif

As we’ve reported (see our posts, with maps, here, here and here), DELWP is planning to create Strategic Fuel Breaks (SFB) in our region over the next two years. Castlemaine households have been recently letterboxed about this program. Note that … Continue reading →

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Strategic Fuel Breaks 2: points of contention

Posted on 14 March, 2022 by fobif

Readers will remember that FOBIF’s major concern is that mulching of high value roadsides will be catastrophic both from a biodiversity and amenity point of view. Further, we are curious about the relationship between the SFB program and the Fire … Continue reading →

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A great discovery

Posted on 7 March, 2022 by fobif

There’s not a great deal to be rejoicing about right now, but here’s one thing, a report by John Walter in the latest edition of Wombat Forestcare newsletter: ‘As a regular visitor to our forests, woodlands and grasslands, I can … Continue reading →

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