“The tree which moves some to tears of joy is in the eyes of others only a green thing that stands in the way” William Blake

Tuesday 26th July 2016: Update from Guardians of the Flemington Road Gum: Our beloved Lemon-Scented Gum is now just a memory. A request to all meet and have a “minutes silence” tonight for those who were unable to attend this morning. Bring flowers if able! Does 7pm work for everyone?

Sincere thanks to all who defended my place on Flemington Road.https://t.co/sxfLJMIiae pic.twitter.com/OsUwLe8RIX

— Former Tree (@FlemingtonRdGum) July 26, 2016

Full canopy of the Flemington Road Gum, early 2016, Photo credit: National Trust of Victoria

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