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Roy Roger's Tree (Eucalyptus tricarpa)
Eaglehawk-Neilborough Road, WHIPSTICK VIC 3556 - Property No 198895

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Roy Roger's Tree, viewed from the north
Roy Roger's Tree, viewed from the north
Roy Roger's Tree, viewed from the north
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Statement of Significance

Statement of Significance

What is significant?

'Roy Roger's Tree' is a mature specimen of Red Ironbark (Eucalyptus tricarpa), and a conspicuous remnant of the indigenous forest vegetation of the Whipstick and goldfields areas. It is located within the Whipstick State Park, which forms part of the Greater Bendigo National Park.

How is it significant?

'Roy Roger's Tree' is of local historical significance.

Why is it significant?

'Roy Roger's Tree' on the Neilborough-Eaglehawk Road in the Whipstick is of local historical significance (Criterion A) as a substantial and mature specimen of Red Ironbark (Eucalyptus tricarpa) and remnant of the indigenous Ironbark forest vegetation of the Whipstick and goldfields areas. It is significant for being deliberately selected and retained by Forests Officer, Roy Rogers during the 1950s, as a memento of the indigenous forest flora a time when many parts of the Bendigo Whipstick were being heavily logged. Today, conspicuous by its height, 'Roy Roger's Tree' is a well known local landmark.
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    • Physical Description 1

      Roy Roger's Tree (Eucalyptus tricarpa) - Physical Description 1

      'Roy Roger's Tree' is the largest mature specimen of Red Ironbark (Eucalyptus tricarpa) located on the Neilborough-Eaglehawk Road and reputedly one of the oldest surviving specimens in the Whipstick. It is a remnant of the indigenous Ironbark forest vegetation of the Whipstick and goldfields areas, which was historically heavily forested and is clearly distinguished from the surrounding Mallee scrubland, and some secondary Ironbark growth, by its height of approximately 21m and even canopy spread of approximately 15m. Its diameter at breast-height measurement is approximately 1m. 'Roy Roger's Tree' appears to be in good condition, with no obvious signs of distress. The tree is located within the Whipstick State Park, which forms part of the Greater Bendigo National Park.

      Heritage Study and Grading

      Heritage Study and Grading

      Greater Bendigo - Heritage Policy Citations Review

      Author: Lovell Chen P/L
      Year: 2011
      Grading: Local

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