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Level of Significance

  • File
  • Local
  • Regional
  • State
  • National

Age (approx)

?yrs

Trees

40

Diameter

0.6m

Height - 13m

Details

Common name
White Cypress-Pine
Botanical name
Callitris glaucophylla
Type
Stand
Condition
Poor
Municipality
Moorabool (VIC)
Location
Swans Road, Myrniong VIC 3341
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
  • Rare (Scientific)
  • Remnant (Scientific)
Date of measurement
01 Jun 1992
Date of classification
11 Jun 1992

Statement of Significance

Rare or localised<This is a disjunct community of approximately 40 mature trees with about 20 more young self-sown trees nearby. Occurring naturally in north-west Victoria and Western NSW this stand represents the southern-most occurrence of the species in Victoria. Located on a steep volcanic site, major stresses on the trees occur from overgrazing by domestic animals, rabbits and erosion.<BR><EM>Callitris glaucophylla</EM> is a fire sensitive, native conifer, frost and drought tolerant but is rarely cultivated. The wood of this species is valued for its durability, termite resistance and has been used as fencing, flooring, panelling and furniture <BR>The stand is located on Swan Road, 2km on right hand side from intersection of Links and Robertson Roads./P>