Stop 9 of 12
Old-growth habitat tree
Blue Gum
A 300 to 400 year old Blue Gum, the magnificent Elder of the Forest at SERF.
Look forLook for a large Blue Gum, 300 to 400 years old, much wider than any other Blue Gum around it.
What this is
- This tree is Eucalyptus tereticornis, commonly called a Blue Gum, and is known as the magnificent Elder of the Forest.
- It is between 300 and 400 years old, measures 1.85 metres at chest height and is three times greater in diameter than any other Blue Gum in this remnant forest.
Why it matters
- The many branch hollows, formed over decades, create homes for a myriad of bird species, mammals and invertebrates.
What to notice
- The trunk diameter compared with surrounding Blue Gums.
- Hollows and branch scars in the upper canopy.
Research connection
A living reference point for old-growth structure and hollow-dependent fauna within SERF's remnant forest.
Source: QUT Engaging Science Trail, Stop 9
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Next on the trail
Stop 10: Riparian zone and pedestrian bridge
Continue downstream along the loop to the next creek crossing and pedestrian bridge.
Orientation assist
The next stop is roughly northeast from here. Use the trail map and site signs or markers where available to stay oriented.
When you arrive, look forLook for the pedestrian bridge over the creek, with denser canopy, higher humidity and a shift into the riparian zone.
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