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Beloved bottle trees are risky BOTTLE trees can be found far and wide across the Western Downs, but experts are reminding people to ensure the Queensland icons are in good health. Two bottle trees have had to be removed from Dalby properties in recent weeks after they fell over due to rotting. Toowoomba-based arborist Russell Clark said while the trees are Queensland natives they are not endemic to Dalby and often rot because their trunks are soft and fleshy or their roots don't take to the soil. You'll see them in Chinchilla and other places around the Western Downs but the soil type is different here - they're not native to the area, you won't see them growing in a paddock,” he said. "Normally trees that fall over have some sort of problem with the roots. "If the wind is strong and there is plenty of rain, that's when there is most likely movement in a tree. "They are an amazing tree and an Australian icon and I hate people cutting them down. "If you have a bottle tree in the wrong spot, try and find someone like me to remove it to take it to a tree orphanage.” "They live to a fair age so sometimes they can be rotten on the inside but still standing up,” he said. Interesting story about bottle trees from Courrier Mail. www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/dalby/beloved-bott...

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Does anyone understand copyright at TWAM - great to see you releasing these images. But school children may be confused as they are taught that if there are no known copyright restrictions then the there are no known copyright restrictions. The statemement about commercial use needs fixing.

And its made in 1917 ..... In what way could you possibly have a copyright? You will confuse small children who have been taught about copyright. Can you fix it so that it appears to have some logic. If your rights are a mess - and there is no shame in that because many museums etc are confused then - admit it. I think the strong comment above implies that you think you have some rights over this image and you understanmd the legal position.

If they have the negative they have the copyright and if the copyright has been passed to them by the photographers estate the same applies.

Thank you TWAM, always glad to receive your great pictures.