A 7.5 metre carved wooden sculpture now stands tall at the Toorongo Falls Reserve near Noojee to welcome visitors.
The artwork was imagined by Kurnai elder Dr Aunty Eileen Harrison and brought to life by local chainsaw sculptor Paul Stafford.
Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) commissioned the piece, using the stump of a Manna Gum tree estimated to be more than 100 years old. Carving the stump gave it new purpose as an alternative to removing the stump after the tree had been felled for public safety.

FFMVic Latrobe district forest and fire planning officers Narelle Thorne and Amie Salinger conceptualised the project, working closely with Aunty Eileen and Paul Stafford over many months of planning.
"Toorongo Falls is a special and unique place, both today and looking back for many thousands of years," Narelle said.
"We are proud to share this stump carving with friends, family and the community, that will now hold rich cultural significance with Noojee and its surrounds that all visitors can enjoy."
Featuring cultural symbols, patterns and carvings of wildlife found in the area including lyrebirds, platypus and lizards, the engraved timber artwork is Aunty Eileen's reflection of the natural inhabitants which call Toorongo Falls home.
The intricate carvings were created with various handheld chainsaws, etching even the smallest details with expert precision. It's an artform which Paul, a fourth-generation timber worker, is renowned for, taking years to perfect.
"I find that working with timber is a real honour and being asked to contribute to creating this piece is something I hold close to my heart," Paul said.
"To work alongside Aunty Eileen and bring her artwork to life has been one of the highlights of my career. This work will welcome everyone who visits the Toorongo Valley for decades to come and I couldn't be prouder to be a part of it."
The artwork is a permanent fixture at the beginning the Toorongo Falls Walk, at the back of the carpark.
An interpretive sign has been installed at the base of the sculpture explaining its origin and meaning.