EUCALYPTUS CLADOCALYX
Other Name
Sugar Gum
Location
1088 WHINFIELD ROAD BAMAWM EXTENSION, CAMPASPE SHIRE
File Number
T12491
Level
Regional
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 [1/4] | NominatedPhoto6370 894-Tree 4 |  |
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 [2/4] | NominatedPhoto6369 932-Tree 3 |  |
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 [3/4] | NominatedPhoto6368 358-Tree 2 |  |
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 [4/4] | NominatedPhoto6367 427-Tree 1 |  |
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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