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Level of Significance

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  • Local
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  • State
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Age (approx)

?yrs

Trees

1

Diameter

2m

Height - 20m

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Details

Common name
Kanooka Or Water Gum
Botanical name
Tristaniopsis laurina
Type
Specimen
Condition
Poor
Municipality
East Gippsland (VIC)
Location
Mckenzie River Rainforest Walk, Bemm River Scenic Reserve, Bemm River VIC 3889
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
  • Outstanding size (Scientific)
  • Outstanding species (Scientific)
Date of measurement
23 Nov 1996
Date of classification
12 Dec 1996

Statement of Significance

An outstanding example of the species growing on the edge of the McKenzie River. The tree is the largest known example, significant for its trunk size, height and spread and is larger than other nearby trees along the river. The tree has developed a lean and its large gnarled trunk consists of three large stems.<BR>This tree is located on the McKenzie River Rainforest Walk at the junction of the McKenzie River and Bemm RIver, south of the swing bridge.