Talbot birthing tree should survive deliberately-lit fire

Caleb Cluff
August 10 2021 - 9:00am
Secured: CFA and FFMV members watch as arborists assess the birthing tree in Talbot last Friday. Picture: Bonnie Chew.
Secured: CFA and FFMV members watch as arborists assess the birthing tree in Talbot last Friday. Picture: Bonnie Chew.

A 700-year-old culturally significant tree which was set alight last week is being assessed by arborists and Indigenous cultural heritage officers, who are trying to safeguard its survival.

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Caleb Cluff

Caleb Cluff

Senior Journalist, The Courier

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