Historic Geelong Ginkgo Named Victorian Tree of the Year
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An ancient ginkgo tree in Geelong has won the Victorian Tree of the Year award.
A centuries-old ginkgo tree located in the Geelong Botanic Gardens has secured the top prize in the Victorian Tree of the Year competition. The annual award celebrates significant local trees while highlighting the importance of safeguarding urban green spaces. The winning specimen was raised from a seed over 160 years ago.
- The winnerA ginkgo tree planted more than 160 years ago in Geelong won the National Trust of Victoria award.
- The campaignOrganisers used the competition to advocate for better legal protection for regional green spaces.
Why it matters
Local heritage and community groups frequently run arboreal competitions to raise awareness about urban canopy preservation and historic plant conservation. These awards help foster civic pride while drawing attention to the environmental pressures facing established parks and gardens.
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Both sources agree that a historic ginkgo tree in the Geelong Botanic Gardens won the Victorian Tree of the Year award from the National Trust of Victoria.
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- The Guardian‘Backdrop for countless local love stories’: Geelong gingko named Victorian tree of the year2h ago · open ↗
- ABC News (Australia)Ancient tree with strong smell wins Tree of the Year10h ago · open ↗
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