Level of Significance
- File
- Local
- Regional
- State
- National
Age (approx)
400yrsTrees
1Diameter
1mHeight - 24m
Details
Common name
River Red Gum
Botanical name
Eucalyptus camaldulensis
Type
Specimen
Condition
Poor
Municipality
East Gippsland (VIC)
Location
Howitt Park, Princes Highway, Bairnsdale VIC 3875
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
- Remnant (Scientific)
- Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander (Social)
Date of measurement
15 Oct 1993
Date of classification
05 Jul 2015
Statement of Significance
Associated with Aboriginal cultural activities.
A large remnant specimen of River Red Gum growing beside the Mitchell River. This tree exhibits a long, well-shaped scar from the traditional cultural heritage practice of canoe making by the Gunaikurnai people, Traditional Owners of Gippsland.
The scar extends for a considerable length along the trunk and is an impressive example of the sustainable traditional practice of bark removal.