TATURA’S rich heritage extends beyond its buildings and infrastructure. This year, two special trees were added to the National Trust’s Register of Significant Trees, highlighting the town’s natural wonders.
The GV Tree Group, a local non-profit organisation, spearheaded the effort to have these trees recognised. Inclusion on the register signifies their exceptional value and importance.
The Moreton Bay Fig in Mactier Gardens, a towering specimen with a 4-meter diameter and an estimated age of 130 years, is a standout. Its impressive size and form make it scientifically significant, while its historical presence in the community adds to its social value. It has been a part of the Tatura community for over a century and was once in a prominent position near the railway station and the local park where many community events took place.
A lemon-scented gum on Hopkins Street also earned a place on the register. This 56-year-old tree, with a diameter of 1 meter, is notable for its size being one of the largest circumference measurements on the Register, and its contribution to the local streetscape. Its unique features and healthy growth make it a prime example of why this species should be planted more widely.
These two remarkable trees add to Tatura’s growing reputation as a town that values both its heritage and its natural environment.
