Scar Trees - Fitzroy Gardens
The scar tree in Fitzroy Gardens is a reminder of the Aboriginal traditions and lifestyle that existed in the greater Melbourne region before colonisation. Scarred trees are trees which have had bark removed by Aboriginal people to build canoes, shelter, shields and containers. Scars left on the tree are typically regular in shape with parallel sides and slightly rounded ends, with the scar usually stopping above ground level. Although the tree died in the 1980s, the scar itself on the remaining trunk has been preserved.
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EY would like to acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land on which we meet today, the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation and pay our respect to their Elders both past and present, and to emerging community leaders. We also acknowledge the important role of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within EY and in the communities we work with.
