Conservationists call Gandalf's Staff one of Australia's natural marvels. But very few to get to see it
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Environmentalists say Tasmania's tall trees could become a major tourism drawcard like California's redwoods, but pot-holed winding roads and rough tracks make them hard to access.

Tolkien’s walk in ancient Tasmanian rainforests just went on the bucket list. You can only see it now in its reserve because of a tree sit in to save it from loggers.

  • Treevan 🇦🇺@aussie.zoneM
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    1 year ago

    https://www.bigtreestate.com/

    I'm torn. Accessing big trees is so cool but humans have the innate ability to spread disease into areas where they shouldn't be. For example, the Bunya Mountains has the phytophthora outbreak -https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2019-12-10/anciet-bunya-pines-dying-from-plant-disease/11766594

    Limited numbers and excellent hygiene maybe?

    • Minarble@aussie.zone
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      1 year ago

      Yes I hear you. A big issue along with general weeds and feral animal access when accessibility is increased.