Tree climbers measure the tallest trees in Africa

Gus · 18th January 2009, 03:33 AM

A Giant Tree Climbing Expedition took place in South Africa on November 2008. A pair of professional tree climbers scaled the two tallest known trees in Africa, also considered to be the tallest known planted Eucalyptus trees in the world. They have been dubbed the “Twin Giants of Magoebaskloof”. The tallest tree in this stand had been measured by a land surveyor six years ago at a height of 81.5 metres (+265 feet), but the tree toppled over during a storm in September 2006, so new measurement were needed.

In addition, other exceptional tall trees were measured, in this case what are likely to be the tallest Mountain Ash in Africa, which is also with high probability, the tallest Eucalyptus regnans growing out of Australia.

These and other Champion Trees are now scheduled for protection.

treevet · 18th January 2009, 07:14 AM

Nice story, esp the protection aspect.

Eric Frei · 18th January 2009, 12:34 PM

Not a bad size for just over a hundred years old eh!

18th January 2009, 03:33 AM	#1
Gus Sappling Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NW Spain Posts: 30	Tree climbers measure the tallest trees in Africa A Giant Tree Climbing Expedition took place in South Africa on November 2008. A pair of professional tree climbers scaled the two tallest known trees in Africa, also considered to be the *tallest known planted Eucalyptus* trees in the world. They have been dubbed the “Twin Giants of Magoebaskloof”. The tallest tree in this stand had been measured by a land surveyor six years ago at a height of 81.5 metres (+265 feet), but the tree toppled over during a storm in September 2006, so new measurement were needed. In addition, other exceptional tall trees were measured, in this case what are likely to be the tallest Mountain Ash in Africa, which is also with high probability, the tallest Eucalyptus regnans growing out of Australia*. These and other Champion Trees are now scheduled for protection. __________________ EUCALYPTOLOGICS, Information resources on Eucalyptus* cultivation here and there

18th January 2009, 07:14 AM	#2
treevet Monument Status Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA Posts: 2,119	Re: Tree climbers measure the tallest trees in Africa Nice story, esp the protection aspect.

18th January 2009, 12:34 PM	#3
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,996	Re: Tree climbers measure the tallest trees in Africa Not a bad size for just over a hundred years old eh! __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

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