One such avenue was once found at Legerwood in the state’s north-east.

In October 1918, the families of nine fallen soldiers planted trees along the main street of town.

However, more than 80 years later the trees were deemed dangerous, Legerwood Hall and Reserves Committee president Ken Burr said.

“By 2001, council declared the trees were dangerous and said they had to be removed,” Mr Burr said.

“We knew if the council took them at ground level like they wanted to, we’d never get them back again.”

Mr Burr said for years the “older residents” of the town rallied against the loss of the memorial row due to the significant meaning behind each tree.

In 2003, the residents of Legerwood came up with a solution.

After a year of fundraising, the Legerwood Hall and Reserves Committee employed Ross chainsaw carver Eddie Freeman to sculpt the trees into a likeness of the men they were planted for.

Research into stories and photographs ensured the carvings were as close as possible to the men they represented.

Legerwood’s heroes include John McDougall, Alan Andrews, Thomas Edwards, William Hyde, Robert Jenkins, George Peddle, and John Risely.

Town’s famous World War I memorial now draws tourists from all over Australia, and the world.

Mr Burr said Legerwood never used to see any tourists or visitors until the memorial sculptures were created.

“We never used to get any tourist busses,” Mr Burr said.

“Now, we usually get three or four busses full of tourists here each week.”

He said he often tells the story of the soldiers to those visiting, and sometimes, the memorial evoked some strong reactions.

“It’s an emotional thing, it really is,” Mr Burr said.

“Sometimes you’ll be chatting to someone, and you’ll realise they have tears in their eyes.”

Mr Burr and other members of the Legerwood Hall and Reserves Committee man the information kiosk in the restored train carriage.

“We have a really great group of volunteers,” Mr Burr said.

The kiosk had Tasmanian-made souvenirs, information, and old photographs of the trees before they were carved.

The Legerwood Memorial Park sat behind the memorial carvings, and includes a picnic and barbecue area.

Mr Burr said visitors were always welcome to Legerwood, especially to come and “have a chat” about the meaning behind the memorial.