Transport of Red Gum Sawlogs - Murray River

River Red Gums (Eucalyptus camaldulensis) line the Murray River for most of its length.
These iconic trees can reach 45 metres in height, and live for more than 500 years. From the mid-1800s the highly durable red gum timber was increasingly prized for a variety of purposes, including fuel for the many riverboats that plied the Murray, particularly before the coming of the railways; and then for sleepers, as railways spread out across south-eastern Australia.
This short film displays methods of timber transport during that early period.
These days, the surviving forests provide a wealth of habitat for plants and animals, and marvellous recreational opportunities.
More information about Victorian forests and forestry available at:
Victoria's Forestry Heritage - victoriasforestryheritage.org...

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Love to drop a few big red gums today