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Boole Poole Open Day Sunday 15 November 10.00am-3.00pm

Ever wondered what lies over the water from Metung?

Be FOGL’s guest on Sunday 15 November, 2009 when, along with Parks Victoria we invite you to experience the natural beauty of the Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park with its varying habitat from saltmarsh and wetlands to Banksia Woodland.overthere

This is a day for walkers and cyclists alike.

For those without a boat the day starts with a ferry service from the Metung boat ramp at Shaving Point Metung on the Lakes Explorer or on Sampson, Gippsland Lakes Barge Service barge across to Silvershot between 10am-11am. Of course you may choose to arrive in your own watercraft.

Get over to Silvershot early to enjoy the sausage sizzle!

Matt Holland Parks Victoria Ranger will lead cyclists on an extended tour of the Park. This ride includes hills and sand so an appropriate level of fitness is required.

Invited Speakers such as renowned Botanist Bill Peel will guide a walk highlighting the natural assets and cultural heritage of the Park. The Guided Walk will commence at 11.30am.

Join the Guided Walk and learn about the amazing and varied life in the Park and the significance of the place to the Tatungoloong people. Discuss the influences, including climate change, that impact on this ‘bellwether’ zone.

Walks of varying lengths will be managed by a minibus that will shuttle back and forth for part of the distance.

To view a map highlighting walks and distances go here »

Visitors should note that fresh water is not available on Boole Poole, therefore adequate supplies should be taken. Similarly, public toilets are unavailable so come prepared! (there are toilets at Shaving Point for those caught short).

Bring: camera, water, snacks, insect repellant, sun screen. Wear: hat, good walking shoes. If cycling, bring: your bicycle, helmet and protective clothing.

The return transport is organised on Sampson and the Lakes Explorer between 2pm-3pm although Lakes Explorer will operate between times if needed.

Phone David 51562175.

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National Tree Day Planting Sunday 2 August

FOGL members will again be involved in planting on Crown Land south side of the Mitchell River on the Silt Jetties.
Go >> here for all the details

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Planting Day Saturday 23 May Silt Jetty Reserve

FOGL held a planting day for members and friends on Saturday 23 May at a section of public land on the north side of the Silt Jetties (access via East Bairnsdale).

12 members and Matt Holland, Parks Victoria attended and planted approx. 400 plants, mainly Boobiallas but also some Casuarinas, Eucalypts, Melaleucas and Wattles.

looking east to plantings from 20082008 plantings coming on

2009_05_23_SJ_Planting01gotta love ’em

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Hog Deer Management Strategy

Hog Deer in Kangaroo habitatHog deer are of interest to FOGL as these introduced animals enjoy protected wildlife status and graze freely doing inestimable damage within public Parks & Reserves around the Gippsland Lakes. Their management is inefficient and is not consistent with existing DSE standards.

DSE has released a draft Hog Deer Management Strategy, as part of the Victorian Government’s Enhancing Game Management Initiative. When adopted the strategy will direct management of hog deer on private and public land for the following five years.

The approved terms of reference provide for the development of a management strategy for hog deer that:

  • ensures a viable population throughout its current range and that its presence is managed according to land tenure objectives
  • provides for sustainable, quality Hog Deer hunting opportunities on areas where the activity is consistent with land reservation status
  • considers improvements and efficiencies to current management practices for Hog Deer hunting throughout the current range
  • improves opportunities on private land, in order to strengthen relations between landowners and hunters, encourage improved access to hunting, and educate and encourage landowners to provide quality habitat for Hog Deer.

coastal banksia - rutting damageThe Strategy passes major responsibility for management plans to hunters and private landowners, DSE and Parks Victoria.

The draft strategy was open for public submissions until 17 December 2008.

FOGL’s submission to the draft strategy can be read >>here.

David Ellard
President


Constant scraping of antlers that tears away the tree’s bark means these plants don’t get a chance to grow.

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Gippsland Lakes sea-level rise map

Interesting site – you can alter the amount of sea-level rise to see the varying effects on the Gippsland Lakes coastline.
Go here
Flood level inundation visualization for Lakes Entrance by Monash University
Go here

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Planting Day Sat 18 October Silt Jetty (north side)

Mark - a young volunteerThis was a follow up planting to a successful planting event undertaken at the same Crown Land location in May (see earlier posting below).

It was warm, about 27°, nevertheless about 20 people turned up – thank you all!

Approximately 700 plants were planted, Parks Vic provided plants, guards and equipment, Landcare Network provided the bbq trailer.

some of the thousands of trees planted so far

More images in the online gallery.

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Silvershot Interps Sign Launch and Joe Stephens toodaloo

Took place Thursday 18 September at Silvershot (on Boole Poole Peninsula opposite Metung).

The Interps Sign and accompanying Park Note will give visitors and locals greater insight into the interesting flora, fauna and landscape of Boole Poole.

Joe Stephens was presented with perpetual Honourary Membership to thank him for his outstanding commitment and contribution to the environmental health of the Gippsland Lakes Parks and Reserves.

Joe will be sorely missed but FOGL wishes him every success in his new venture.

Joe Stephens - communicator extraordinaire