Image study: Victoria: distribution of forest trees

This map shows Victoria in 1869, just over 30 years after European settlement. Most of the state is covered by a broad range of native trees. The key shows the symbols that denote particular species.

 

Compiled by Arthur Everett. Melbourne : Minister of Mines for the State Forests Board, 1869

 

Accession number: MAPS 820 GCRA 1869

 

From the State Library of Victoria Maps collection.

 

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Deforestation in Victoria