EUCALYPTUS CLADOCALYX

Other Name

Sugar Gum

Location

1088 WHINFIELD ROAD BAMAWM EXTENSION, CAMPASPE SHIRE

File Number

T12491

Level

Regional

Statement of Significance

What is significant?
An avenue of 4 Sugar Gums growing along the western fence line on a private rural property in Bamawm Extension.  
How is it significant?
These Sugar Gum trees are significant for scientific and social/landscape reasons at the Regional level. 
Why is it significant?
These Sugar Gums are scientifically significant as they are outstanding examples of the species, in particular Tree 1 and Tree 2 (identified in the Vegetation Assessment Report).  
The trees are also significant for their contribution to the landscape. The area they grow in was historically cleared for dairy farming. The Sugar Gums are not remnant or indigenous trees but were planted as windbreaks. These trees also provide habitat for birds of prey. The trees were most likely planted by James Elias Hooker (President of the Bamawm Extension Fruit Growers Association). 
The current owner has planted indigenous trees on the property and is collaborating on a project with North Central Catchment Management Authority, Lockington Landcare and the Murray Darling Wetland Working Group to establish a wetland in close proximity to the Sugar Gums. 

Measurements: 30/06/2022
Spread (m): Unknown
Girth (m): 6
Height (m): 17
Estimated age (yrs): 110
Condition: Good
Access: Restricted
Classified: 31/05/2023

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees

Category

Tree groups - avenue