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Nomination 102 PTR102-Group Species: Platanus x acerifolia (London plane tree) Location: Block 28 Section 1 Griffith

GPO Box 158 Canberra ACT 2601 | phone: 132281 | www.act.gov.au Location of Platanus x acerifolia PTR102-Group in Griffith

Criteria Details of tree Street address Bougainville Street Griffith Location on block Within the courtyard of Manuka Shopping Centre (The Lawns) Botanical name: Platanus x acerifolia Common name: London plane tree Tree height 8.0-9.5m Canopy broadest diameter of largest 11.3m tree: Description of radial measurement

Canopy radial R1: 6.2m measurement R2: 5.4m R3: 5.1m R4: 4.8m Trunk 4 x trees measured (in order form Bougainville St): circumference: 3.0m, 2.62m, 1.73m, 3.4m Number of trunks: 4 x trees each with a single trunk Criteria Details of tree Grid co-ordinates: X:693,851.581 to 693,826.660 MGA Zone 55 Y:6,089,333.953 to 6,089,301.385

Registration Criteria that presently apply, other criteria may apply after further assessment. (1) Natural or cultural heritage value The object of this value is to identify trees that are of particular importance to the community due to their intrinsic heritage values. A tree may be considered to be of natural or cultural heritage value when it is: (a) associated with a significant public figure or important historical event; or (b) of high cultural heritage value to the community or cultural group, including trees associated with aboriginal heritage and culture; or (c) associated with a heritage nominated place and representative of that same historic period.

(2) Landscape and aesthetic value The object of this value is to identify trees that are of particular importance to the community due to their substantial contribution to the surrounding landscape. A tree may be considered to be of landscape and aesthetic value if it is situated in a prominent location when viewed from a public place and it: (a) contributes significantly to the surrounding landscape based on its overall form, structure, vigour and aesthetic values; or (b) represents an outstanding example of the species, including age, size or habit; or (c) is an exceptional example of a locally native species that reached maturity prior to urban development in its immediate vicinity.

Statement against the Criteria This group of Platanus x acerifolia (London Plane Trees) is located at the Manuka shopping centre within the area known as ‘The Lawns’. The construction of the shopping centre commenced in 1926 and on completion served the suburban precincts of Blandfordia 4 and 5. The shopping centre is now a vibrant and popular hub which serves the wider Canberra community.

The trees have historical significance based on their association with Lindsay Pryor, who was the Superintendant of Parks and Gardens from 1944-1958. The pollarding of the trees was directed by Pryor who viewed the technique on a trip to Japan in 1946. Whilst the tree species is common in Canberra, pollarded examples such as these are rare.

The group provides an important landscape contribution due to their form, habit and attractive bark. The trees also help to create a tranquil and serene atmosphere within the busy shopping centre. The trees will make a worthy addition to the ACT Tree Register. Nomination 102 PTR102-Group Platanus x acerifolia (London plane tree)

ACT Tree Register (Registration) Pursuant to Division 7.2 of the Tree Protection Act 2005 as the Conservator of Flora and Fauna the following decision has been made under section 52(1) to enter or not enter the above tree(s) to the ACT Tree Register

Registration

Penny Farnsworth Conservator of Flora and Fauna 1/5/2012

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Tree Protection Unit Telephone: (02) 6207 8145 PO Box 158 Facsimile: (02) 6207 5956 Canberra City, ACT 2601 Email: [email protected]