Diamond Tree, Fire lookout tree in Manjimup, Australia.
The Diamond Tree is a karri tree standing approximately 54 meters tall that once featured metal pegs embedded in its trunk to support the climb to a wooden viewing platform near its top. The structure was designed to provide elevated vantage points across the surrounding forest.
From 1941 to 1973, forest rangers used this tree as an observation post during summer months to detect early signs of bushfires. This role made it a critical part of the region's forest surveillance system.
The tree earned its name from its distinctive shape and stands as a landmark in the local landscape. People in the region view it as a symbol of the old forest management practices.
Access to the climbing structure closed in 2019 for safety reasons, but the site offers walking trails and picnic areas to explore on foot. Visitors can wander the grounds and view the tree from ground level.
The wooden platform was positioned 49 meters above ground and represents the oldest fire lookout structure of its kind in Western Australia. This engineering achievement shows how early rangers creatively used living trees for forest protection.
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