Australia's Avenues of Honour were planted so the nation would never forget the soldiers who fought in World War I. But who will make sure the avenues themselves aren't forgotten?
abc.net.au/news/avenues-of-honour-world-war-one-memorial-trees-future/102185634Two Californian redwoods stand rigidly to attention along the old main road at Eganstown north-west of Melbourne.
Most remain as living monuments to those soldiers, sailors and nurses who served during WWI, but between 50 to 60 have been left to decay or disappear entirely. "For one reason or another, the records have disappeared, and there have been Avenues of Honour cut down by the new municipality in ignorance of their previous purpose.The oaks that lined the original Barrys Reef Avenue of Honour are now obscured by other trees.
The local council is one of a number around the state that has either started or is considering the process of tearing down its century-old avenue and starting again. "Very few of the original trees remain, and some of these around Bo Peep will likely be replaced in coming months [as they] are quite the worse for wear," Mr Snowden said.While the main avenue in Ballarat has been blessed with a steady stream of supporters and volunteers, others have not been so lucky.There are at least four largely forgotten avenues in Ballarat alone, including Ballarat North , Monash , Soldiers Hill , and Redan .
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