Thread: The Dig Tree

That is a real dilemma. I'm not sure what the answer is. Perhaps something similar to the approach taken with that European cave art site that is even more significant than Lascaux.

Basically the cave was sealed off so that no-one had access because allowing access causes the paintings to deteriorate over time. A full size replica was created and people have access to that replica.

Maybe some sort of image or model of the way the inscription is now before it deteriorates further could be displayed on site and nature allowed to take its course with the original.

You can safely remove the bark over the mark (done properly of course).
I have reopened "Reference Trees" from the 1800's & they're still legible if you know what your looking for. I have some pics somewhere of a few up the Gulf/Cape placed by a quite famous explorer. I'll try & find them & post them up as public access to them isn't easy to obtain.
The later trees in Qld sometimes came with a "Dicky Hole" in the base & some of these can be located as well but, from my experience, don't have the same longevity as a blaze. I am happy to be corrected but I would think that a surveyor would have every right to open the blaze if it was absolutely necessary for his survey. Not likely in this day & age though!
Steve

Thanks, thought there might be some interest in the subject amongst the Aulro mob then watched it drop off the page with only one response, so if that is representative of the general population I don't think there would be much chance of anything being done with the Dig Tree. There are a few historical societies that seem to take an interest, I might drop an email to one of them and see if there is any response but that usually only gets the opinion of the person who opens the email.

Was out there last year
A sensitive restoration would i think would help the appreciation of the site, certainly had a impact on me who grew up with the Burke & Wills story.

Why were the tracks to Coongie closed?

Originally Posted by POD

Thanks, thought there might be some interest in the subject amongst the Aulro mob then watched it drop off the page with only one response, so if that is representative of the general population I don't think there would be much chance of anything being done with the Dig Tree. There are a few historical societies that seem to take an interest, I might drop an email to one of them and see if there is any response but that usually only gets the opinion of the person who opens the email.

This would be a good place to start.

Museum of Lands, Mapping and Surveying | Recreation, sport and arts | Queensland Government
Steve

OK! As a follow up I have been speaking with a very knowledgeable surveying museum identity & the tree will not be reopened as it would be considered sacrilege by some persons.
Sorry Folks.
Steve

Originally Posted by Saitch

OK! As a follow up I have been speaking with a very knowledgeable surveying museum identity & the tree will not be reopened as it would be considered sacrilege by some persons.
Sorry Folks.
Steve

Who?

I think that to actually look upon the marks 'chiselled' onto living wood by a now long passed member of an iconic historical expedition would be priceless. Sacriledge??? Like brian said; Who???

Jc