Paul Troughton first came across the cultivation of shiitakes while backpacking in England. His Zen Buddhist employer was cultivating them in the forest and selling at Covent Garden Market. Many years later Paul and wife Wendy were looking for a way to diversify their dairy farm income. ‘We got over here and joined the Otway... Read more August 5, 2016
What would you like to see in Forrest? And what priority would you give it? If you have a big idea for Forrest—or a small one—come to the public meeting on Sunday 4 September, 3pm at the Forrest Hall, tell us what it is, and cast a vote. The Forrest and District Community Group is... Read more May 20, 2016
The onset of winter doesn’t put an end to things to do in Forrest and the surrounding wilderness. In fact, the Otway Ranges rainforest can be at its most breathtaking during the cooler months. Picture a crisp morning platypus tour by canoe on Lake Elizabeth, or a lunchtime walk through the dewy forest for a picnic in the... Read more