Gippsland Redgum.   Eucalyptus tereticornis subsp. mediana

The wood was much prized for making boomerangs, shields and weapons. The bark was used for canoes, shields, infant carriers and for wrapping up the deceased. Burls were cut to make bowls. The seeds were eaten and the sap was used as medicine to treat burns and diarrhoea. The tree also provided a look-out and habitat for other food sources and resources such as birds, beehives and possums. Prior to European settlement, most people in Victoria wore a possum skin cloak.

Gippsland Redgums can live for over 1000 years.

This scar was created when the Gunaikurnai removed bark for a canoe. Scar trees like this one are living heritage and are protected under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006.