Diamond tree
The Diamond Tree (Engl. Diamond Tree ) is a giant Eucalyptus diversicolor 10 km south of Manjimup , Western Australia at South Western Highway .
There is a wooden viewing platform built in 1939 at a height of 52 meters . It is the oldest wooden fire lookout that is still in use today.
The diamond tree is one of the three climbing trees in the Southern Forests and was used as a fire lookout every summer from 1941 to 1972. The tower is still used by the Department of Environment & Conservation (DEC) to assist with aerial surveillance from time to time. It is 51 meters high and is known for its spectacular views over the trees.
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Coordinates: 34 ° 20 ′ 7.5 ″ S , 116 ° 8 ′ 19 ″ E