Canning Stock Route and Palm Trees
Submitted: Sunday, Jan 22, 2012 at 12:50
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Life Member - Phil B (WA)
Hi all,
Sorry about what may seem as a strange request. Some of you may know I'm writing a book on the history of the CSR, I’m currently writing about modern impacts on the CSR.
I have seen palm trees at Durba and Killagurra (I know Killagurra is nowadays out of bounds). I’m not aware of any other palms growing on the CSR; if there is please advise.
Does anyone know if the palms are still there, I had heard anecdotally that they have been removed because they are considered feral? Can anyone help?
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well
Reply By: member - mazcan - Sunday, Jan 22, 2012 at 14:02
Sunday, Jan 22, 2012 at 14:02
hi i thing you may probably find that they were date palms and were taken there and planted by afgan camel drivers in the early days with the hope of been able to eat the dates while thay rested on their dates so to speak during the long journey
but i would say that the local tribes and bird life would always benefit first from such a scheme as they were near water holes
cheers
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Reply By: Member - Michael P (QLD) - Sunday, Jan 22, 2012 at 15:44
Sunday, Jan 22, 2012 at 15:44
Phil Hi,
The palms from Durba and Killagurra have been removed. The Info signs at Durba state that is because of the depletion of the water table.The hope is that in time the spring and water table will return to former glory.
When I was there last year the Rangers plus trainee's called checking permits etc. Suggest You could contact Him for more intimate "local" knowledge. They are based at
Jigalong.
Hope this helps Mike.
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Reply By: Wayne (NSW) - Sunday, Jan 22, 2012 at 17:56
Sunday, Jan 22, 2012 at 17:56
Phil,
This photo was taken in June 2007. I am sure the palms were there in 2006
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Follow Up By: Wayne (NSW) - Sunday, Jan 22, 2012 at 18:11
Sunday, Jan 22, 2012 at 18:11
Phil,
This is the best photo I have of the palms. This was taken in 1995.
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Wayne
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Follow Up By: Wayne (NSW) - Sunday, Jan 22, 2012 at 18:13
Sunday, Jan 22, 2012 at 18:13
That should be 2005 not 1995.
Wayne
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Reply By: Life Member - Phil B (WA) - Sunday, Jan 22, 2012 at 18:27
Sunday, Jan 22, 2012 at 18:27
Thanks everyone for the info,
It always amazes me how EO comes to the rescue even with an obscure request such as this.
The info provided is just what I was looking for, thanks very much again.
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