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Level of Significance

  • File
  • Local
  • Regional
  • State
  • National

Age (approx)

?yrs

Trees

300

Diameter

0.4m

Height - 13m

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Details

Common name
Yarran
Botanical name
Acacia omalophylla
Type
Stand
Condition
Poor
Municipality
Moira (VIC)
Location
Almonds Road, Wilby VIC 3728
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
  • Rare (Scientific)
Date of measurement
01 Jun 1988
Date of classification
09 Jun 1988

Statement of Significance

Rare or Localised:<BR>300+ trees of a species or variety that is rare or of very localised distribution. Listed as an endangered species in Victoria, this stand is the largest known example of this species inRare or Localised:<BR>300+ trees of a species or variety that is rare or of very localised distribution. the State. Another smaller stand (2-3 old trees &amp; 50 suckers) occurs at Yalca. Located at an altitude of 150m, an area of approximately 2 ha has been fenced off from agricultural use. The stand appears of an even age, however there is sucker regrowth around the perimeter and open areas. Numerous stands of Callitris glaucophyllus (Syn. Callitris columellaris) occur nearby and isolated Eucalyptus microcarpa (1 tree within stand).<BR><BR>These trees are located west of Howells Road, near the corner of Almonds and Roberts Roads, St James.