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25 October, 2023
Norfolk Pines need your vote
PORT Fairy’s iconic avenue of Norfolk Island Pines will battle it out against eight other contenders for the title of Victoria’s Tree of the Year.
The public can now cast its vote in the annual National Trust of Australia (Victoria) Awards, which are a celebration of the significant trees that Victorian’s love.
Moyne Shire mayor Karen Foster said the heritage-listed Norfolk Island Pines were an icon of the town.
“The National Trust say the Tree of the Year doesn’t have to be the biggest or the oldest, it just has to be the tree that we love the most – and I think our iconic Norfolk Island Pines fit the brief perfectly,” she said.
“They dominate the Port Fairy skyline and are without doubt a symbol of the town.
“I’d encourage everyone to jump on the National Trust’s website and cast their vote.” Cr Foster said the National Trust had listed a number of trees meaning they were protected under strict heritage guidelines.
Voting can be done online via https://ww.nationaltrust.org.au/treeoftheyear
Voting closes on Sunday, October 29.
