Victoria tree of the year: voting opens on nine heritage nominees
The National Trust of Victoria is asking the public to vote on nine finalist trees with heritage significance.
Victoria's tree of the year competition is now open to public voting. Nine finalists were chosen from more than 40 nominations.
The finalists include a decades-old shady eucalyptus. The finalists include a wych elm loved by thousands of commuters.
One is a ginkgo planted in 1859, thought extinct in the wild. Another is a rare myrtle beech in Apollo Bay.
It may be the result of two or three trees growing together. The competition started in 2016 to raise awareness about heritage trees and their cultural and historic value.
Justin Buckley is the executive manager of gardens at the National Trust. He said the winning tree is often chosen for community connection rather than size.
To be eligible, trees must be on the National Trust significant tree register. This register recognises up to 10,000 important Victorian trees.
- more than 40
- Nominations received
- 9
- Finalists selected
- 12 experts
- Panel members
- 1859
- Ginkgo planted
Why it mattersThe competition highlights heritage trees worth protecting. It reminds Victorians of the natural history growing in their communities.
AustraliaVictorians can vote for their favourite neighbourhood tree and help draw attention to significant trees worth preserving across the state.
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