GLOUCESTER

	Grid Reference	-34.447752, 116.057330 (GDA)
	Department	DEC
	Work Centre	Pemberton
	District	Pemberton
	Grading	?
	Elevation (ASL)	170m
	Height	56m
	Construction	Tree
	Cabin size	?
	Public access to site	Yes
	In use since	1946 -

Photos (taken in 1980) supplied by Andre Belterman
The first name given was East Tree, but it was changed to Gloucester after the visit from the Duke of Gloucester during the construction.

The Gloucester Tree tower is registered with the in the USA.

The tree has had 3 cabins on top. The original one lasted from 1946 till 1974 and was replaced by a steel/aluminimum structure. Then in 1987-88, the top of the tree was found unstable due to fungi. The tree was shortened and the current (2022) cabin installed.

Sign at tree in 1980	View in 1980	2005	2005	1960	Unknown

These photos were supplied by Andre Belterman after his visit to WA in 2012.

These early photos were supplied by Phil Shedley. The last photo was taken just after the pegging of the tree was completed in 1941

Screenshot of old map supplied by MLC in late 2019.

Climbing of the Gloucester tree was banned in November 2023 due to safety risks. For an ABC article re the closure's reasoning etc. please click here
The original plan was to have the ban in place for 12 months before a final decision could be made about the future. It took them 3 years to asses, design, built and install the new lookout platform.
The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) completed the $3 million safety upgrade under the South West Climbing Trees Project, including a new platform designed to wrap around the trunk while minimising impact on the living tree. The new platform is at a height of 37m.
For a YouTube clip by Parks and Wildlife Service Western Australia about the project and the re-opening, please click here.

This is a screenshot of the lookout platform. The screenshot was taken from the above YouTube clip.