The Old Saw Mill, Norfolk Island

ABOUT THIS IMAGE

One of the main reasons for European settlement on Norfolk Island was to exploit the island’s natural resources which included flax and timber. While neither proved successful as an export, the importance of the Norfolk Pine as a local resource in the island’s history is significant.
Norfolk was discovered to be entirely covered with bushland and trees and so clearing, felling, cutting and building commenced immediately, essentially establishing timber as one of the island’s very first ‘industries’, and one which still thrives. Norfolk Pine timber was immediately found to be strong and durable and it has been utilised ever since.
We are far more protective over when and why each tree is cut down now, but they still have to be for several reasons and the timber is put to good use in many ways. Christian’s Mill is the the longest running enterprise on Norfolk Island having operated within the same family for over 100 years.

 
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