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Listen Now In a remote pocket of Tasmanian wilderness, the RELATED STORY: Photographing one of the world's tallest trees giant tree known as Centurion can now rightfully claim to be 100 metres tall. RELATED STORY: In search of Australia's biggest tree TOP STORIES Discovered a decade ago, the regnans May vows to get on with tree hadn't quite reached the mark when it was first measured at 99.7 metres. 'renewed mission' after staring down rebels But state-of-the-art laser technology used last month confirmed Centurion had grown to 100.5 metres. Cyclone Owen reaches NT as category three, expected to hit as category four While it was already home to the tallest flowering plant in the world, now joins northern California Wet weather forecast has in holding the only trees more than 100 metres in height. Tasmanian farmers hoping for a soaking Centurion also holds the title of tallest hardwood tree in the world. Cohen says he covered up Trump's 'dirty deeds' as he is jailed for three years Growth spurt Complete skeleton of 'Tasmanian devil on steroids' reveals secrets Yoav Daniel Bar-Ness from Giant Tree Expeditions said it was an exciting milestone. of Australian 'stealth predator' Diver finds prehistoric bones in "It looks like in the last three years it's cracked the 100-metre mark," he told Helen Shield on ABC Radio 'new room' of underwater cave network Hobart. Religious discrimination act to form part of Coalition election platform Mobile phones will be banned in NSW primary schools from next year Analysis: Cricket Australia faces a backlash in Perth as fans locked out of shaded seats in 38-degree heat 'They shouldn't be selling them': Calls for regulation of potentially deadly 'nangs' Are teachers still hitting students? Because it's still legal in some schools MONA ditches 'HoMo' name as it unveils plans for new hotel Bank bosses knew of rate rigging affecting mortgage rates, credit cards The best and worst films of 2018 How life has changed for people your age Notorious pub found in breach of liquor laws over 'dangerous and disturbing' drinking levels 'Cameras can't lie': The new ways crimes are being solved in PHOTO: Centurion has grown in recent years to reach 100.5 metres in height. (Supplied: The Tree Projects) our connected world Collision of two weather systems Mr Bar-Ness and Steven Pearce, from the The Tree Projects, said the laser range finder they used was to create eastern seaboard accurate to within four centimetres. deluge Australia's $50b subs agreement "It's a really fancy tool that does a lot of trigonometry in the machine," Mr Bar-Ness said. clinched but Morrison urged to change course 'If they are angry at each other, I "We found a few points where we could see known landmarks on the think there's hope': Inside couples' counselling stem of the tree and got the heights for those." Insolvency threat to justify rate rise thrown into doubt by audit 'Queue jump' for foreign enrolments, existing UTAS Tall trees protected students told 'search Gumtree' for lodgings Centurion sits in forest near the Tahune Airwalk tourist attraction in the state's south, on land managed by Any takers for the 'worst job I've state-owned logging company Sustainable Timber Tasmania (STT). ever had'? What are our most rapidly It was discovered in 2008 by STT staff who were mapping timber resources using aerial laser technology. declining languages in Australia? Vladimir Putin's Stasi ID pass They gave it the name Centurion, not for its height but because it was the 100th giant tree to be registered. found in Germany

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NEWS IN YOUR INBOX Top headlines, analysis, breaking alerts PHOTO: Yoav Daniel Bar-Ness and Steve Pearce teamed up to get the latest measurements. (Supplied: The Tree Projects) Email address A spokesman said the company welcomed the new measurement.

"In 2008 the tree was measured by tree climbers at 99.7 metres, by dropping a measuring tape from the top Sign up More info of the tree, one of the most accurate ways to measure really tall trees," he said. Centurion is growing on public production forest managed for multiple uses by STT. ABC BACKSTORY The spokesman said the area was set aside to "protect this magnificent forest giant and other forest values". ABC teams share the story behind the story and insights into the making of digital, TV and radio "In recognition of the natural and cultural significance of giant trees, Sustainable Timber Tasmania has a content. policy to protect all trees 85 metres or taller, as well as the very large fat trees with stem volumes greater than 280 cubic metres." EDITORIAL POLICIES Most of Tasmania's recorded giant trees are in world heritage areas, national parks and other conservation Read about our editorial guiding reserves. principles and the enforceable standard our journalists follow.

PHOTO: Centurion was measured using laser technology. (Supplied: The Tree Projects)

Forest giants rare

Mr Bar-Ness said it was unlikely there were more trees in the Tasmanian wilderness taller than 100 metres.

"There used to be quite a few trees that were much taller," he said, adding that Centurion had signs of a broken stem high in its foliage, indicating it used to be taller.

"Ultimately it's not about how tall the tree is, it's about how old and interesting and individual it is."

Records kept by STT from describe a number of trees as being much taller than 100 metres in the 19th century, but the accuracy has been disputed and the trees no longer exist.

Similar historical records in Tasmania show two trees were measured at 101 metres in 1906 — it's believed they shrunk due to old age.

The second tallest tree in Tasmania is called Icarus Dream and measures about 97 metres and is located in the .

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