Call for Moratorium on Salmon Farm expansion in Storm Bay
Three community groups on Bruny Island joined to call for a moratorium on proposed expansion of finfish farming in Storm Bay. Friends of North Bruny Inc. (FONB), Bruny Island Comm- […]
Felix is Environmental Champion for 2017
It was with great pleasure that I presented the Shaun Bromfield Environmental Champion Award to Felix O’Meara at the Bruny Island District School Final Assembly on Dec 18th. This is […]
Reflections on the last year
by Bob Graham Earlier in the year I prepared and presented a discussion paper which proposed that we engage with the process of developing a Government sponsored Destination Action Plan […]
BIEN Convenors Report to the 2017 AGM
by Bob Graham Following the success of the 2016 Bird Festival, things have been relatively quiet. The festival consumed most of our efforts and resources in the months prior to […]
Potential activities for BIEN going forward
Due to Governments’ seeming view that ignoring needs to the environment and groups trying to engage at a policy level (see blog here) , there is potential for BIEN to […]
Tassal and Huon Aquaculture seek community views
Jane Ryan – Community Engagement Advisor with Huon Aquaculture has invited everyone interested to a consultation session 12 September 2017, 6 – 8:30pm at the Alonnah Community Hall. Contact Jane Ryan, Community […]
Field Officer: cat management on Bruny Island
Interested in working at the cutting edge of wildlife management? Do we have the job for you! Working up to 38 hours a week, the position will responsible for the […]
BIEN Annual General Meeting 2017
Mark the date: Saturday October 14th, 3pm at the Adventure Bay Hall As usual, we will be seeking nomination for the office bearers. This year, our inaugural Convenor, the redoubtable […]
Cat control Annual Report
Bruny Island was selected under the Australian Government Threatened Species Strategy – 2015/2016 as one of five Australian islands to progress feral cat eradication, in recognition of the potential threat […]
Musings on the power of the natural world
Greetings folks, I am putting down some thoughts on environmental matters from the perspective of being here in Reddish Vale in Greater Manchester half the year and Bruny for the […]