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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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Fire: is there a change in the air?

Posted on 15 March, 2021 by fobif

The announcement of a new year of fuel reduction activity by DELWP provokes the usual thoughts: will the program be effective in actually reducing fuel? Will it be properly monitored? Will there be negative effects environmentally and economically (over-hot burns, … Continue reading →

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Native pea greeting cards and guide now available

Posted on 15 March, 2021 by fobif

We have taken some of photos from the new Native Pea book and made them into greeting cards with detailed species notes on the back. They are now available in a set of 8 with envelopes for $20. The cards … Continue reading →

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