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National Arboretum, Tree conservation center in Canberra, Australia.

The National Arboretum extends across 250 hectares, containing 44,000 rare and endangered trees from various global regions within multiple forest sections.

Following the destructive bushfires of 2001 and 2003, the Australian Capital Territory government initiated this arboretum project through a nationwide design competition.

The Southern Tablelands Ecosystems Park maintains a regional botanic garden that presents native eucalyptus forests and local plant species.

The Village Centre provides visitor amenities including a cafe, restaurant, gift shop, and educational displays about tree conservation and environmental science.

The facility houses ceremonial Aleppo Pines grown from seeds of the Lone Pine tree at the Australian War Memorial.

Location: Australian Capital Territory

Inception: 2013

GPS coordinates: -35.29000,149.07000

Latest update: September 6, 2025 21:39

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