Since taking on this task, I have worked on establishing better communications with Parks Vic, DSE Fire Management Team and DSE Flora & Fauna Section.
After several meetings with various members of these groups it has become obvious that quite a few people have been keeping their finds of rare or interesting plants a secret from others and especially PV – Environment Team, DSE – Flora & Fauna and DSE – Fire Management & Planning.
When finding an unknown plant or animal, record its location. Get it officially identified, ensure that all staff of the relevant sections of PV & DSE are advised of its presence before involving other groups.
Do not rely on the inter department communication systems, because occasionally vital details are omitted. I must quote that in an email invitation recently received some vital information was not included – the Date, Time and Location, while all other relevant information was included. Just a human over-sight, which we all can be guilty of.
On the 13th November some FOGG’s members were involved in a very interesting tour of some of the Northern Grampians previous Fuel Reduction Burns and proposed 2008 burns. It was a very interesting day with plenty of discussion during the time. Our thanks go to Geoff Evans DSE Fire Team and Graham Parks PV. Also to Dot and Errol Hoffmann for the BBQ lunch under the car port out of the sun. Over lunch we made an arrangement for the tour of the Autumn Burns marked in the DSE -fire teams and Graham’s calendars for Saturday 21st June 2008. Full details closer to that time.
May I take this opportunity to wish everyone a safe and happy Christmas, and best wishes for 2008. I hope to see many of you at an activity next year.
Stan
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