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From Linda Rogan of FOWSP (Friends of Warrandyte State Park): Hi Mick, Hope all is going well out your way. The cool change has certainly been welcomed. I would like to utilize Warrandyte Chat to let people beyond FOWSP know about a Blue Banded Bee project we are starting at the nursery. We are [...] A domesticated goose has turned up in the garden of one of my neighbours. here in North Warrandyte. If you are missing one please rop me a line – Mick@WarrandyteChat.com Hi to all FireGuard members. Hope you all had a good Christmas & New Year. As you will be aware we are heading into a few hot days, keep aware of the Fire Danger Ratings and particularly local conditions over the weekend & into early next week. I urge everyone to make sure their [...] Playing on peoples fears, there are a number of labourers touring the area canvassing for work lopping and felling trees. One group claims to be “approved by the CFA”. One of residents checked this with the CFA who confirmed that they would never “approve” any such business. Another, group duped one of our residents [...] From David Packham via Ralph at Licola: Greetings everyone Below is another letter from David Packham on the fire risk, or lack of it, for Wednesday 16 December. Regards Ralph The second letter from Willung to Licola for the 2009/2010 fire season. Sunday 13/10/2009. Dear Ralph The recent rain events have greatly lowered the [...] Article from David Packham The fire weather estimates for Thursday 19 Nov 2009 are looking a little concerning. The Forest Fire Danger Index (FFDI) for the North West of the State is in the 60 – 90 range, the Grass Fire Danger Index (GFDI) is in the 40 – 60 range. Both of [...] Thanks to Justin for submitting this I live in Warrandyte and work as ranger at Warrandyte State Park. I make my videos for fun, and fly RC helicopters as a hobby. I have done some filming with my Helicopter for work. I created a presentation showing the parks and reserves that we manage [...] Here is the documentation of the current Channels used in our region.CFG_RadioChannels_2009.10
A F T E R T H E F I R E S Re-Designing and Re-Building Resilient Communities Proudly presented by Kinglake Action Network & Development Organisation (KANDO) and Permaculture Kinglake Ranges DATE: Sunday 8th November VENUE: Kinglake Temporary Village Hall, [...] |
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Confused? - I was!
Hi All,
The past few days have brought a flurry of queries regarding the Fire Districts. There are two districts relevant to bushfire which have different boundaries.
Total Fire Ban District – for legislation governing lighting of fires & use of equipment to prevent ignitions of fire.
Yarra Area / Region 13 is [...]