The “Forest Walk” is being held 2pm on Sunday May 19th just off Recreation Road Mt Clear (opposite the water tanks near Boundary Road). Click here for more deets. There are four informal forest walks, all highlighting the value of the forest. Longest walk is perhaps 45 minutes. Maps and direction supplied. Sturdy footwear and […]
In the latest edition of My Ballarat is a lot of feedback that has been coming into the city though the Ballarat Imagine campaign. There has been a terrific response and lots of comments about preserving and protecting the character of Ballarat East. In the pic above taken from the mag ‘Ballarat East’ appears in […]
The sadness of this image sent in by a local is devastating. Taken at Nerrina today. Looks like its been there a while. Hopefully the residents have taken note of who did it and reported it to the over-worked City Compliance Officer.
An opportunity to walk along some of the trails on top of the forest near the Recreation Road Mt Clear area at your leisure. Mingle with locals and experts who are interested in a forest future for the Canadian Forest. Look at the resilient vegetation in the creek and observe the re-vegetation after the latest […]
“This summer season has seen the Fussell Street Reserve, opposite the WildLife Park in Ballarat East, kept well mown and tidy by the Ballarat City Council. This has been very pleasing indeed. BE Net looks forward to further beautification here with a seat and tree plantings promised for later in the year. We are already seeing […]
We are really keen to support visitors to our area in the hope that if more people are aware of its natural beauty and the stories it has to tell about our history then people more be more willing to support good planning here. What we would like you to do is tell us what […]
April 3rd 2013 Hello Friends, Friends of Canadian Forest Update: A quiet month of March but underneath much work was going on! Please feel free to pass this update on to friends and interested people. To add your email address to the mail list please email: Jeff Rootes jeffie1952@hotmail.com or contact 0408509591 DSE Linda Zibell […]
Wednesday 27 February 2013 5.45pm – 7.30pm In Victoria offsets have been widely used in the context of the regulation of native vegetation clearing. Recent proposals to change native vegetation clearing rules in Victoria foreshadow a major weakening of these laws and much expanded use of offsets. This seminar will provide a critical look at […]
The Canadian Forest was under deep discussion last night as 75 people gathered to learn and share thoughts about 300 hectares of cleared pine and blue gum plantation blocks being handed back to the Victorian government by the East Victoria Plantation company. “Keep it in in public hands!” – was the resounding call of […]
Come and join the Community Forum about Canadian State Forest: Thursday February 14th 7pm to 9pm Earth Science Centre, Olympic Avenue, Mt Clear Organized by the Friends of Canadian Corridor… Dear friend, Below is a flyer announcing a forum on possible opportunities for the future planning and options for a group of former Canadian Forest […]