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Creatures show opens

Posted on 15 October, 2018 by fobif

The FOBIF ‘Creatures’ photographic exhibition hosted by Togs Place in Lyttleton Street opened last Friday. It will run till 29 November. There are 24 photos which have been selected from the 125 photos that were sent into FOBIF. Once again … Continue reading →

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Open house on Forest Fire Management Vic activities

Posted on 10 October, 2018 by fobif

Forest Fire Management Victoria has invited people to come and discuss their management activities including: The Joint Fuel Management Plan (previously Fire Operations Plan) Domestic firewood Planned burning and other fuel management activities State forest and crown land management When: Thursday … Continue reading →

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TOGS exhibition starts soon

Posted on 1 October, 2018 by fobif

Our ‘Creatures’ Flickr album now has 116 terrific photos. The closing date for submitting photos was 1 October. The collection ranges from small invertebrates such as nymphs and spiders to larger creatures such as wallabies and echidnas. We are now … Continue reading →

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Alison Pouliot’s new book on fungi

Posted on 1 October, 2018 by fobif

The Allure of Fungi by Alison Pouliot has recently been published by the CSIRO.   Alison’s press release: “Although relatively little known, fungi provide the links between the terrestrial organisms and ecosystems that underpin our functioning planet. The Allure of … Continue reading →

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Extension of closing date for VEAC report submissions

Posted on 27 September, 2018 by fobif

A few weeks ago we included a post on The Victorian Environment Assessment Council draft report on its Central West Investigation. The report recommended that a significant part of the Wombat forest be included in a new Wombat-Lerderderg National Park. A … Continue reading →

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Fryers Ranges walk: 15 September

Posted on 19 September, 2018 by fobif

Sunday saw a modestly sized group of 14 walk a circuit in the Fryers Ranges behind Taradale led by Christine Henderson. The walk was conducted at a relaxed pace with plenty of stops for plant and wild-flower photography and identification. … Continue reading →

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‘Creatures’ photos

Posted on 17 September, 2018 by fobif

The closing date for entries to the FOBIF ‘Creatures’ project is 1 October so there is still time to send us your photos. The exhibition at TOGS cafe will open on 12 October and finish at the end of November. … Continue reading →

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Spring [1] a sobering forecast

Posted on 9 September, 2018 by fobif

It’s spring! Wildflowers are a bit slow to emerge this year, but there are signs–plenty of orchids, for example. And we can always hope, though it’s been dry, and doesn’t look like it’s going to improve. Here’s the Bureau of … Continue reading →

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Spring [2]: is this the way to get resilience?

Posted on 9 September, 2018 by fobif

So, dry or not, it’s still Spring, the time to get out and see what our bush can do. And, of course, we know that our forest managers are aware of the severe conditions, and keen to do everything they … Continue reading →

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The price of gold

Posted on 3 September, 2018 by fobif

Ian Higgins began his talk at the FOBIF AGM last Monday by showing a picture of the beautiful interior of Parliament House Melbourne, inlaid with pure gold. Then he showed this eloquent 1861 photograph taken near Guildford, most likely near … Continue reading →

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