Jarrah Tree, Armadale

Author

City of Armadale

Place Number

09009

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Location

206 Jull St Armadale

Location Details

Other Name(s)

Eucalyptus marginata

Local Government

Armadale

Region

Metropolitan

Construction Date

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type	Status	Date	Documents	More information
Heritage Agreement	YES	16 Apr 2002	Text of the Heritage Agreement	Heritage Council
Continuing Protection Order	YES	14 Nov 1997		Heritage Council
State Register	Registered	09 Sep 2003	Register Entry Assessment Documentation	Heritage Council

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type	Status	Date	Documents
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Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type	Status	Date	Grading/Management		More information
Type	Status	Date	Category	Description	More information
Municipal Inventory	Adopted	01 Sep 2015	Category 1	Category 1 Development requires consultation with both the Heritage Council and the local government authority. Maximum encouragement to the owner should be provided under the City of Armadale's Town Planning Scheme to conserve the significance of the place. Incentives to promote heritage conservation should also be considered.
Armadale Redevelopment Authority	YES				Heritage Council
Classified by the National Trust	Classified {Trees}				Heritage Council

Statement of Significance

Despite its reduced circumstances, the Jarrah tree is significant for
its landmark quality.The tree reflects the great age of this species and is a significant
remnant of the period prior to European settlement. The girth and age of this Eucalyptus marginata make it valuable as a benchmark site with the potential to contribute to future research on the natural history of Western Australia. The Jarrah tree has played a significant role in the playground activities of Armadale school children from 1904 to 1987 and is
highly valued by the local community. This high public regard is illustrated by efforts of community groups to prevent its destruction in 1987 and 1997. The tree contributes to the community’s sense of place by providing a physical link with the history of the development of Armadale It forms an integral part of the Bicentennial Heritage Tree Trail and
is included on the Tree Register of the National Trust of Australia (WA).

History

The tree stood in the grounds of the Armadale Primary School and is fondly remembered by many children who attended the school. The land on which the tree stood was sold by Thomas Saw, one of the earliest settlers in the district, a major property owner and local benefactor, to the Minister for Education to be used as a school site. The Jarrah tree was the subject of a Conservation Order issued on 14 November 1997 after the Minister
for Heritage had received 1,147 submissions in favour of conservation.

Condition

The tree is less than half its height because of lopping. It was ringbarked by vandals in 1997 causing an impact on the tree’s ability to sustain and generate growth.

Other Reference Numbers

Ref Number	Description
No.108	MI Place No.

Place Type

Tree

Uses

Epoch	General	Specific
Present Use	OTHER	Other

Historic Themes

General	Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES	Environmental awareness
PEOPLE	Early settlers

Creation Date

20 Jun 1997

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Approved

Last Update

08 Jul 2019

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