Melbourne Scar Tree

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It serves as a reminder of the indigenous people who once inhabited the area and their use of scarred trees for various purposes. These trees were …

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Nov 23, 2023
Scarred trees are uncommon. Some are well preserved, such as this scar tree in Fitzroy Gardens. Other scar trees can be found from time to time in Melbourne's suburbs. The Wurundjeri people, who live… Full review by 619jeffry
Jul 15, 2023
This stump with a metal sheet cap, represents, a scarred tree the missing bark was actually used by the first peoples. Full review by JnVSydney
May 19, 2023
Scarred trees are so named because the indigenous people used stone axes to remove sheets of bark from trees, which created scars. The bark has many uses, including making canoes and providing shelt… Full review by 619jeffry
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