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Mount Alexander in history

Posted on 30 July, 2014 by fobif

It was an important place to the Jaara people; grazed by sheep for nearly 100 years; listed as having been entirely denuded of useful trees by 1876; burned out by bushfire in 1901, and then washed out by a heavy … Continue reading →

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Is a historic place a relic?

Posted on 30 July, 2014 by fobif

What’s a historic place? The Victorian Environment Assessment Council is conducting an ‘Historic Places Investigation’, submissions for which are due to VEAC by September 12. FOBIF is making a submission to this process, arguing that a historic place is not … Continue reading →

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A stroll into the Gorge

Posted on 20 July, 2014 by fobif

Twenty two walkers enjoyed a fine winter’s day for the July FOBIF walk into Muckleford Gorge on Sunday the 20th. The walk was led by Deirdre and Bernard Slattery, and the group heard an informative talk from farmer Ian Garsed … Continue reading →

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Have another look at the Mount

Posted on 18 July, 2014 by fobif

It’s a special place to the Jaara people, has been exploited for its timber and heavily grazed; and now its role is primarily for conservation and recreation. It’s the biggest place in our region: Mount Alexander. At the FOBIF AGM … Continue reading →

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Can we reduce fire risk without trashing the joint?

Posted on 10 July, 2014 by fobif

Management of fire risk doesn’t only concern public land managers. That’s why last Sunday’s Connecting Country Living with fire and wildlife workshop for property holders was a welcome addition to community knowledge. The purpose of the day was • to … Continue reading →

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Fire planning starts again

Posted on 10 July, 2014 by fobif

Along with other interested parties, FOBIF has been invited by DEPI to express its ‘fire management priorities, issues or concerns as they relate to DEPI’s strategic fire management priorities, and also about fire prevention works’ in our area. This is … Continue reading →

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Why we should like ants

Posted on 10 July, 2014 by fobif

‘I like ants and this talk is about why you should like ants.’ That’s how entomologist Alex Wild started his talk to his audience of 140 at the Newstead Landcare event on Sunday. In a hugely entertaining talk, peppered with … Continue reading →

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Anonymous mound of dirt tells a story

Posted on 25 June, 2014 by fobif

The photo below shows a barely noticeable mound of dirt, covered with grass, next to the Limestone Track near the Tarilta Creek crossing. Passers by might not give it a glance: a pity, because this mound of dirt should be … Continue reading →

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Petition about the Wellsford Forest

Posted on 22 June, 2014 by fobif

Several weeks ago we wrote a post about the Wellsford Forest Conservation Alliance efforts to upgrade the Wellsford Forest to national park status. The group is concerned that at present the forest, with nine 500-year-old ironbark trees, is vulnerable to logging and firewood … Continue reading →

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A walk in Kalimna Park

Posted on 17 June, 2014 by fobif

FOBIF’s June walk to Kalimna Park was led by retired geologist Julian Hollis. There were twenty walkers. Luckily the rain held off and the morning was good for brisk walking. This was the second of Julian’s walks with the group to … Continue reading →

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