3 Black Gum at Kowen, ACT
Identification history
| Eucalyptus aggregata | 8 Jul 2024 | Steve818 | ||
| Eucalyptus bridgesiana | 8 Jul 2024 | CarbonAI | ||
| Eucalyptus aggregata | 8 Jul 2024 | Steve818 |
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Significant sighting
User's notes
5 saplings nearby as well.
6 comments
Steve818
wrote:
8 Jul 2024
Some patchy branch death on this solitary old black gum at Kowen, but it does seem to have recovered well from the 2018-19 drought. There are some saplings too. The Parks and Biosecurity Rangers are managing this high conservation site very carefully: Serrated tussock (spot sprayed) and blackberry (manual removal only as too risky to spray herbicide near the black gums) are controlled to reduce competition. Grazing is being reviewed to ensure the best regime for the recruitment of more black gums. The other black gums are nearby: Eucalyptus aggregata (Black Gum)
MatthewFrawley
wrote:
9 Jul 2024
Thanks, have wanted to see the species of eucalyptus for awhile, might stop and have a look next time I'm driving past.
Steve818
wrote:
9 Jul 2024
RogerF
wrote:
11 Jul 2024
Glad to read these Black Gums are being looked after. I last checked them when compiling the NPA booklet on the Trees of the ACT
Steve818
wrote:
12 Jul 2024
Yes @RogerF and @MatthewFrawley the new generation of Rangers are very skilled and dedicated. They apply evidence based management. And they really appreciate the access to the expertise of moderators on NatureMapr. Gives me confidence for the future management of such high conservation value sites.
RogerF
wrote:
12 Jul 2024
I am working with Rangers on Keyacris management and totally endorse your comments about their dedication
Location information
- Coordinates 149.382824-35.319210
- Altitude 811.0m
- Places Kowen, ACT
Sighting information
- 1 Abundance
- 8 Jul 2024 12:04 PM Recorded on
- Steve818 Recorded by
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Additional information
- 270cm Circumference of trunk (cm)
- Alive / healthy Plant health
- Two to five hollows in tree How many hollows in tree?
- True Hollows present in tree
Species information
- Eucalyptus aggregata Scientific name
- Black Gum Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Very rare / threatened
- Non-Invasive
- Up to 811m Recorded at altitude
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