Blacksmiths from Australia and around the world are being called upon to forge gum leaves to add to a steel gumtree, which will be erected in one of the townships devastated by the February 7 fires.
The plan is for Australian blacksmiths to forge the trunk and branches of the tree from stainless steel. The leaves, made by blacksmiths around the world, will be made of stainless steel or copper.
The Association is hoping for between 1,500 and 2,000 leaves to be collected by 30 June 2009 and they aim to assemble the tree in time for an unveiling on September 19.
Visit The Tree Project website for further information.
Source: ABC News - http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/03/16/2517219.htm
