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Level of Significance

  • File
  • Local
  • Regional
  • State
  • National

Age

103yrs

Trees

1

Diameter

1m

Height - 18m

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Details

Common name
Red Ironbark
Botanical name
Eucalyptus tricarpa
Other name
The Big Trees
Type
Individual Tree
Condition
Good
Municipality
Greater Bendigo (VIC)
Location
Wellsford Rd Axedale VIC 3551
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
  • Outstanding size (Scientific)
  • Landscape (Social)
Date of germination
01 Jan 1923
Date of measurement
05 Nov 2021
Date of classification
20 Jun 2023

Statement of Significance

What is significant?
This Red Ironbark tree is one of ten Big Trees in Wellsford State Forest. The tree is located between Jay Track and Trunk Track along the Ellesmere Goornong Channel.

How is it significant?
This Red Ironbark is significant for scientific and social reasons at the Regional level.

Why is it significant?
This Red Ironbark tree is scientifically significant for its large size. It is one of the ten largest trees in the forest. Furthermore, it is socially significant for its contribution to the native forest landscape which is affected by logging. The tree is one of the few hollow bearing trees left in the forest which provide important habitat for native fauna. The tree is frequently visited by conservationists, children and members of the Bendigo Family Nature Club to learn about Box-ironbark Forest ecology.