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Fire 2: Let’s see what is at stake

Posted on 5 April, 2021 by fobif

The two zones proposed for burning are between the Italian Hill track and the Wewak track, south of Vaughan Springs (see the map in our post). The northern section of this area was burned by the Department in the early … Continue reading →

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New twist for this year’s Camp Out on the Mount

Posted on 5 April, 2021 by fobif

Since 2013, Connecting Country, local Landcare, and other community groups have organised a free ‘Camp Out on the Mount’ event on Leanganook/Mount Alexander. This year, to reduce the risk of having to cancel or reschedule, they have decided to jump … Continue reading →

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Making the stones talk

Posted on 22 March, 2021 by fobif

FOBIF’s March ‘walk’ yesterday was a geology tour of the district led by Clive Willman. Good numbers turned up despite the rain, which turned out to be reasonably friendly, though umbrellas did come out at one of the stops. Volcanoes, … Continue reading →

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FOBIF geology tour

Posted on 21 March, 2021 by fobif

The FOBIF geology tour will still take place today despite the rain. For people who have registered we are meeting at 9,30 at the Community House.

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So: what’s new?

Posted on 20 March, 2021 by fobif

Is public land management governed by science? Or is it by a chaotic mix of politics, self interest and old habits? Let’s not by cynical about this, and see what researchers on public land are finding out. This week the … Continue reading →

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