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Pea, legume, or bean?  What does it mean?

Posted on 1 August, 2021 by fobif

Come along (via Zoom®) to FOBIF’s AGM (7:30 p.m. on Monday the 9th of August) and hear Ian Higgins speak on: “Everything you wanted to know about the plant world’s third most diverse family but were too afraid to ask”. … Continue reading →

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FOBIF’s 15 August walk

Posted on 31 July, 2021 by fobif

We are not sure what the arrangements will be for the scheduled walk on August 15 Beyond the Res (11) due to restrictions on the numbers allowed at outside gatherings. We may have to cancel the walk or have limited … Continue reading →

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More on proposed new National Parks

Posted on 26 July, 2021 by fobif

In a recent post we reported on the Victorian Government decision to create three new national parks in central-west Victoria. Alison Pouliot comments below on proposed long delays in stopping logging in these parks. She has also produced a terrific … Continue reading →

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Flood disasters (1): cautionary tales for us, too?

Posted on 19 July, 2021 by fobif

Last week’s floods in Europe were horrific, and we must be moved by the sight of helpless people sorting through their destroyed homes. Victims must be helped, and lives rebuilt…and, of course, lessons should be learned. Already there’s a sense … Continue reading →

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Disasters (2): are we paying attention?

Posted on 19 July, 2021 by fobif

While Europeans count the cost of last week’s catastrophe, it might be worth while considering our own situation. Although we at FOBIF are a bit worried about our tendency to repeat ourselves, here we go again: this is from our … Continue reading →

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