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Santalum lanceolatum

Other Name Northern Sandalwood Location Briens Gorge, Warby Ranges State Park,, WANGARATTA VIC 3677 - Property No T11206 File Number T11206 Level State

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Statement of Significance

Rare or localised

A small fragile stand of one mature tree (8m in height) and several juveniles, but it is difficult to distinguish between seedlings and suckers. The area was burnt in 1979 and only the large tree survived..
The native range of Santalum lanceolatum, alsoknown as the Desert Quandong, is from north-western Victoria through NSW to North Queensland, NT and NW Western Australia. It occurs primarily in arid and semi-arid inland areas but is becoming increasingly rare across much of its desert range due to destructive browsing by feral camels.
This tree is located in Briens Gorge, near Jubilee Falls picnic area, Warby Ranges State Park, near Wangaratta.

Measurements: 30/04/1982
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Height (m): max. 8
Estimated Age (yrs): 80
Condition: Fair
Access: Unrestricted

Classified: 13/05/1982