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Level of Significance

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  • State
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Age

145yrs

Trees

2

Diameter

1m

Height - 30m

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Details

Common name
Norfolk Island Pine
Botanical name
Araucaria heterophylla
Other name
Norfolk Pines
Type
Stand
Condition
Good
Municipality
Yorke Peninsula (SA)
Location
Fourth Street Ardrossan SA 5571
Access
Restricted
Significances
  • Outstanding size (Scientific)
  • Outstanding species (Scientific)
  • Location/Context (Social)
  • Landscape (Social)
  • Landmark (Social)
  • Contemporary association (Social)
  • Park/Garden/Town (Historic)
  • Attractive (Aesthetic)
  • Species/Location (Aesthetic)
Date of germination
01 Jan 1880
Date of measurement
12 Dec 2017
Date of classification
05 Feb 2018

Statement of Significance

I live across the road from these two trees and have come to appreciate their form and structure each evening as we relax and enjoy the sunset.
I have been a long term resident of the area and these trees have always been a part of the local landscape. They were planted by the Cane Family who are one of the first pioneering families in the district.
It came to my notice that they were to be removed to seal the teachers' carpark, Enquiries through the school principal suggested the trees have not yet been earmarked for removal.
However, as teachers and principals come and go I felt the need to take steps to protect these trees from destruction - hence this application to help save them from future potential destruction.
I spoke with a local couple who are members of the local National Trust Museum they took my concerns to the next museum meeting and the whole committee were unanimous that the trees should stay or at least there be a town meeting.
So there you have it just trying to do my bit, thanks for listening.

Location

At the entrance to the Area School carpark on Fourth Street