The future of the famed river 'jump' tree may soon be decided after it collapsed into the water earlier this week.
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A spokesperson for the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE) - Crown Lands told The Daily Advertiser there is a high chance it will be left in-situ, poking out of the river across from The Rocks.
"If the tree can safely remain in the river that would be the preference as trees falling into rivers is a natural and common occurrence, they can provide habitat for native fish, and removing them can cause disturbance to river beds and banks," the spokesperson said.
Consultation will occur with the private landholder adjoining the area of the river affected by the collapsed tree before an inspection will occur.
"We would also need to consult with Wagga Wagga City Council and other relevant government agencies before a decision was made to remove the tree if it is assessed as a danger," the DPIE spokesperson said.
The tree has become an icon of Wagga as generation after generation climbed its branches before plunging into the water and floating down the river.
Passersby found it snapped and protruding from the water earlier this week.