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Looking after a Yellow Box

Posted on 13 August, 2012 by fobif

As part of National Tree Day on the morning of 29 July, 15 volunteers planted 240 indigenous plants under the ancient Yellow Box tree at Chewton. Low plants, ground covers and shrubs were planted under the tree and larger shrubs … Continue reading →

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Forests under attack from leaf miner

Posted on 6 August, 2012 by fobif

Visitors passing along the Porcupine Ridge Road in recent weeks have noticed that trees on both sides of the road, both in the National Heritage Park and the Upper Loddon State Forest, are looking extremely stressed, presenting a desolate sight.  … Continue reading →

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FOBIF response to fire operations plans

Posted on 6 August, 2012 by fobif

The following is FOBIF’s draft submission on the Fire Operations Plan [see above]. Member feedback is invited: GENERAL COMMENTS 1. We believe that as far as possible, burn areas be small: less than 100 ha. In zones 1 and 2, … Continue reading →

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Magic mountain

Posted on 28 July, 2012 by fobif

                  Saturday morning July 28 wasn’t an ideally warm day for crawling around the high points of Mount Alexander, but half a dozen members of FOBIF’s moss group had a pretty interesting … Continue reading →

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FOBIF walk in Sandon

Posted on 22 July, 2012 by fobif

The July FOBIF walk was to Malcolm Fyffe’s property in Sandon. This was a much appreciated opportunity to visit a farming property with lush undulating pastures and spectacular views. Malcolm gave running commentary on the history of the property. Glenwillow has … Continue reading →

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FOBIF photo exhibition ends

Posted on 18 July, 2012 by fobif

FOBIF’s Mamunya photo exhibition 2012, which ended last week, was the most successful yet. A record number of photos was sold, and we were pleased with the attention paid by the public to the notes attached to the photos. We’re … Continue reading →

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A new Code of Practice arrives

Posted on 18 July, 2012 by fobif

DSE’s 2012 Code of Practice for Bushfire Management on Public Land is now out. It can be found here. Readers will remember our discussion of the draft  of this document last year. This version is significantly changed from that draft. For … Continue reading →

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Fire consultations continue in Bendigo

Posted on 14 July, 2012 by fobif

Conservation groups [including FOBIF], apiarists and concerned individuals met with DSE representatives in Bendigo last Thursday to discuss the upcoming Fire Operations Program [FOP]. The meeting was organised by DSE and the North Central Victorian Combined Environment Groups. DSE fire … Continue reading →

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Get the birds at the AGM

Posted on 23 June, 2012 by fobif

Here’s advance notice that FOBIF’s Annual General Meeting will take place at Castlemaine Continuing Education Centre at 7.30 pm on Monday August 13. After the usual business, there will be a short talk by Damian Kelly on the challenges and … Continue reading →

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Walkers in a Blackened Landscape

Posted on 23 June, 2012 by fobif

The June FOBIF walk led by Doug Ralph was to the remote Tarilta Creek Valley. Readers of this site will know that this area was the subject of controlled burn this Autumn. (See previous FOBIF post.) The day allowed walkers … Continue reading →

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