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Looking east from Dairy Farmers Hill, towards Lake Burley Griffin and the city centre. Scrivener Dam can be seen on the right. |
| The National Arboretum Canberra builds on Walter Burley Griffin's original plan for Canberra, which included a continental arboretum at the western end of the lake. The 100 Forests 100 Gardens design models its walkways and plantings parallel to the water axis proposed by Burley Griffin, allowing long views to the lake and landscape. |
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The arboretum site, to the west of Lake Burley Griffin and the axial lines of the parliamentary zone. |
'Continental' Arboretum and Eventual Botanical Reserves - Canberra, prepared by Walter Burley Griffin, 1915. |
| Trees that were lost to the fires will be replaced by a rich landscape palette of mixed colours, textures, sizes and shapes. Landscaping and facilities such as water features and interpretive walks can also be included. This living, botanical museum of trees from all around the world can serve a major role in research, teaching, recreation, landscape and fostering international links and relations as well as replacing the 33 arboreta destroyed in the fires. The arboretum can be a positive legacy arising from the January 2003 fires, and a gift to future generations of Canberrans. |
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The complete panoramic view overlooking the arboretum site from Dairy Farmers Hill: Telstra Tower on Black Mountain to the left (heading north); the city centre, Lake Burley Griffin and the parliamentary zone in the middle (heading east); Woden Town Centre and on to Tuggeranong Valley to the right (heading south). |
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The National Arboretum project will build on Walter Burley Griffin's original vision for Canberra and will continue the tradition of Thomas Weston, founder of the Westbourne Woods Arboretum. It will complement the Lindsay Pryor Arboretum gazetted by the National Capital Authority in the adjacent area between the Tuggeranong Parkway and Lake Burley Griffin. It also has the potential to involve embassies, community organisations, educational and scientific institutions, and volunteers in the establishment and future of the project. |
