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Level of Significance

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Age (approx)

?yrs

Trees

1

Diameter

1m

Height - 38m

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Details

Common name
River She-Oak
Botanical name
Casuarina cunninghamiana
Type
Specimen
Condition
Poor
Municipality
East Gippsland (VIC)
Location
Buchan Caves Reserve, Buchan VIC 3885
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
  • Outstanding size (Scientific)
  • Location/Context (Social)
Date of measurement
09 Oct 2009
Date of classification
11 Nov 1993

Statement of Significance

Location or Context:<BR>A tree which occurs in a unique location or context and so provides a contribution to the landscape.<BR><BR>Outstanding Size:<BR>A tree outstanding for its large height, trunk circumference or canopy spread.<BR><BR>A fine specimen, significant for its size and contribution to the landscape as part of the ornamental plantings in the well-known Buchan Caves Reserve. Hugh Linacre prepared a planting plan for this site in 1929 and it is possible that this tree, along with the Lombardy Poplars,form part of this plan.<BR><BR>This tree is located near the playground beyond the kiosk, beside the main drive.