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time of writing, the Western Precinct contains a series of seven sculptures, 13 memorials, and numerous commemorative plaques. The plaques are generally located in the paved paths and courtyard area adjacent to the main Memorial building.

 The landscape of the Sculpture Garden is dominated by two spreading oak trees and also features memorial groves of silver birches, olive and cherry trees related to various commemorative themes within the Sculpture Garden. The earliest feature of the Western Precinct is the Lone Pine, which is also described further below. Since the opening of the Sculpture Garden, other sculptures and memorials have also been installed within the formalised landscape of the Eastern Precinct.

 Detailed mapping of the memorials and sculptures within the Sculpture Garden is provided in the 2017 Site Development Plan.

The Eastern Precinct

 To the east of the main Memorial building, planting has been developed using eucalypts and wattles to give the appearance of an extension of the natural vegetation of Mount Ainslie, as proposed in the planting plans of 1952. There are juvenile and semi-mature eucalypts planted in the irrigated lawns through this area as a more informal continuation of the Parade Ground. The area behind Poppy's café is unirrigated and characterised by eucalypts of assorted species and ages.

 The redevelopment of the Eastern Precinct was completed in 2011 as the final stage of implementing the AWM Site Development Review, 2006. The project was intended to provide a high-quality and cohesively designed landscape in keeping with that of the Western Precinct and Parade Ground, whilst improving parking and visitor safety when accessing the Memorial buildings. The demolition of the Outpost café was required due to its improper positioning on the site and issues relating to accessibility and functionality. The new Poppy's building was designed to provide a more accessible and flexible café with on-grade access to the main Memorial building, sited within an open natural landscape.

 3.2.9 The Lone Pine

 Planted in 1934, just as construction was starting on the main Memorial building, the Lone Pine is a significant symbolic component of the AWM landscape. The Lone Pine is a Pinus halepensis, commonly known as the Aleppo pine. This species can grow to a maximum height of 25 metres and it is estimated that the Lone Pine has reached this size. The Lone Pine occupies a prominent location in the southwestern corner of the AWM grounds and is one of the

 Figure 3.46 The Lone Pine, an Aleppo pine, planted by HRH Prince Henry in 1934. The Bellona sculpture is visible in the foreground.

 Figure 3.47 One of the Eucalyptus maidenii planted at the entry to the main Memorial building.

 Figure 3.48 Eucalyptus trees in the Eastern Precinct near Treloar