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The Pin Oak Forest was planted in the National Arboretum to celebrate the 90th Anniversary of Engineers Australia. 

In 1926, the Institution of Engineers, Australia was one of a dozen organisations that sponsored the plantings of trees around what is now known as Manuka Cicle.  In keeping with this tradition and in celebration of their 90th Anniversary, Engineers Australia sponsored the Pin Oak forest to be planted in Forest 22 of the Arboretum.

Engineers Australia (EA) is an Australian professional body and not-for-profit organisation whose purpose is to advance the science and practice of engineering for the benefit of the community. Engineers Australia is Australia's recognized organization for accreditation of professional engineering qualifications under the Washington Accord,  As of 2022, EA has 115,000 members, which includes 31,000 students.

The association began after World War One, following recognition of the need for a single body to represent engineers, rather than multiple smaller associations. The first council meeting of this single body was held in 1919, electing Professor William Warren of the University of Sydney as the first President. This formed The Institution of Engineers Australia.

Location

Address:	Forest Drive, Forest 22, National Arboretum, Molonglo Valley, 2611
State:	ACT
Area:	AUS
GPS Coordinates:	Lat: -35.282501 Long: 149.079381 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.

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Details

Monument Type:	Trees
Monument Theme:	Government
Sub-Theme:	Federal
Approx. Event Start Date:	1919
Approx. Event End Date:	2009

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:	Tuesday 19th May, 2009

Source: MA