And the winner is…
The 281 elms that comprise the Bacchus Marsh Avenue of Honour have collectively been named The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) 2020 Victorian Tree of the Year.
ABOUT
Nine significant trees from the National Trust Significant Tree Register have been shortlisted for the coveted title of the 2020 Victorian Tree of the Year. This year marks the first year in which all nine shortlisted trees are based in Regional Victoria.
The Victorian Tree of the Year contest aims to raise awareness of the conservation of the state’s natural heritage, and the benefits trees provide to our culture and way of life. The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) is the state’s leading advocate for the protection of trees, celebrating the benefits they provide to our communities. Since 1982 the Trust has classified over 20,000 trees in 1,200 places across the state on the National Trust Significant Tree Register.
As Victoria begins to recover from the devastating impact of the summer bushfires and learns to navigate the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s competition holds special significance in celebration of nature’s giants that adorn local communities today.
Enquiries
Eloise Dowd
Environmental Heritage Advocate
trust.trees@nattrust.com.au
MEDIA
Download the 2020 National Trust Victorian Tree of the Year Media Kit
For any media enquiries email media@nattrust.com.au