Californian Redwood Forest in the Beech Forest region, south-west Victoria. Introduced from California in 1936, it has developed into a magnificent stand of trees. It is situated about 45 minutes’ drive south of Colac, or about an hour from Apollo Bay on the Great Ocean Road.
Eucalyptus forest on one side of the Aire River, with Californian Redwoods on the other side. In 89 years, the Redwoods have grown magnificently! Walking through the Redwoods area, which is a relatively small area, it is a quiet and peaceful place.
The massive base on a Californian Redwood tree, on the Aire River, south-western Victoria. Note the carpet of leaves. These seem to prevent other plants from growing, making the Redwood forest effectively a monoculture.
The Aire River flows between the Redwoods and the eucalyptus forests. The Redwoods have done exceedingly well so far from their California home.
A carpet of red leaves is about all you see under the Californian Redwood plantation in western Victoria. An effective monoculture.
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