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Eucalyptus microcarpa

Other Name

Grey Box

Location

Narrung State Forest,, BOUNDARY BEND VIC 3599 - Property No T11167

File Number

T11167

Level

Regional

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Statement of Significance

Aboriginal Culture:

A tree associated with Aboriginal activities.

A 'canoe tree' with two scars either side of the trunk. The north scar measures 3.6m high by 0.72 m wide; the south scar measures 3.0 m high by 0.8 m wide. A tree having two canoe scars is an uncommon occurrence - another known occurrence is near Bacchus Marsh on Long Forest Road. The tree is in decline but the scars are well preserved.

This tree is located near the Murray River, south-east of Boundary Bend.

Measurements: 08/04/1995
Spread (m): 10.4
Girth (m): 3.95
Height (m): 25.5
Estimated Age (yrs): 300

Condition: Poor
Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 13/07/1995

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees