Despite the deterioration of trees, the Legerwood community refused to let go of their renowned memorial carvings.
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The carvings of Mr and Mrs Thomas Edwards, the nurse, and Trippy Forsyth were taken down from their trees on April 10.
Jason Chard of Tasmanian Burl and Steve Morris of Mobile Milling Tasmania created and installed their replacements.
The original tree carvings were completed by Ross chainsaw carver Eddie Freeman after the trees were deemed a danger by the Dorset Council.
Legerwood’s tree carvings depict the soldiers from the area that fell during World War One.
The carvings now attract bus loads of tourists to the once forgotten town.
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Kasey Wilkins
Kasey Wilkins is education reporter at The Examiner, and also covers the East Coast. Get in touch at kasey.wilkins@examiner.com.au.
Kasey Wilkins is education reporter at The Examiner, and also covers the East Coast. Get in touch at kasey.wilkins@examiner.com.au.
