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Update to FOBIF Chewton walk

Posted on 26 September, 2016 by fobif

Elaine Bayes and Damien Cook who were the leaders on our recent Chewton bush walk showed us that by looking closely at a small area you can often see an amazing number of plants. They identified 25-30 in the square metre they selected. … Continue reading →

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Strengthening Parks Vic [2]: have your say!

Posted on 22 September, 2016 by fobif

For this reason, we believe it would be good if a lot of people responded to this consultation process. You don’t have to take a lot of time about it. Click here and tell Parks what you think: or, by clicking … Continue reading →

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Strengthening Parks Vic [3]: we hope this phrase isn’t sinister

Posted on 22 September, 2016 by fobif

The consultation project will culminate with the production of a final report, which will focus on: A community vision for parks Legislative and policy reform A modern business in government. We haven’t been able to find out what the last … Continue reading →

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Victoria’s parks burning: an intriguing statistic

Posted on 22 September, 2016 by fobif

Some of the info revealed in the Parks Victoria discussion paper is predictable. Some is quite disturbing: for example, we learn that Parks Victoria administers 18% of Victoria—but contributes 50% of the planned burning target. This is an eloquent reminder … Continue reading →

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Reminder: Launch of FOBIF Eucalyptus ID book on 24 September

Posted on 19 September, 2016 by fobif

Next Saturday (24th September) the new FOBIF publication, Eucalypts of the Mount Alexander Region, will be launched by Geoff Park in the Castlemaine Library foyer at 10.30. Refreshments will be provided and everyone is welcome. The book is a community project … Continue reading →

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Brilliant walk despite the weather

Posted on 19 September, 2016 by fobif

Our September FOBIF walk was led by local environmentalists, Elaine Bayes and Damien Cook, in the Chewton area off Dingo Park Road. Although the weather didn’t look promising, the rain held off and walkers enjoyed slowly wending their way through masses of Early Nancies … Continue reading →

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OK: Now it’s a lake, sort of…

Posted on 14 September, 2016 by fobif

Another 40 millimetres of rain on Monday, added to the previous week’s drop, gave a bit of extra push to local waterways, which at the time of writing had approached, but not quite reached, the levels of the flood years. … Continue reading →

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A Magnificence of Raptors

Posted on 13 September, 2016 by fobif

It’s always a special feeling – that tingling mixture of excitement and awe when you catch sight of a bird of prey on the wing. And then the question comes – “what is it?”. If you’ve asked yourself this question, … Continue reading →

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Launch of FOBIF Eucalyptus Identification Book

Posted on 12 September, 2016 by fobif

On Saturday 24 September the new Friends of the Box-Ironbark publication, Eucalypts of the Mount Alexander Region, will be launched by Geoff Park, well known local environmentalist and author of the Natural Newstead blog. This 90 page guide aims to help … Continue reading →

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Pop-up kids walk this Sunday 18th September at the Castlemaine Botanical Gardens

Posted on 12 September, 2016 by fobif

Join us on Sunday 18th September as we take a look at the lesser known but most beautiful bush section of the Castlemaine Botanical Gardens. WHEN: 10am – 12pm WHERE: Tea rooms in the gardens (near the carpark closest to … Continue reading →

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