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Tree Information x
| Identifier: | WKR/1330 |
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| Tree Type: | Single |
| Registered By: | Smillie, M.J. |
| Registration Category: | Notable tree – National interest |
| General Notes:
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Hakarimata Scenic Reserve, covering the Hakarimata Range extends past the western banks of the Waikato and Waipa Rivers, across from Taupiri and down past Ngaruawahia.
The Hakarimata name commemorates a great 17th century feast between Ngati Maniapoto and the Waikato people, being a contraction of "Haakari-kai-mata", or "mountain of uncooked food"[1]. The scenic reserve contains a number of walking tracks, including, at the northern end of the reserve, a short loop track to a large kauri tree, close to the southern limit of the species. Originally one of two large trees in the reserve, it survives its former companion tree (approximately 170 cm dbh and 36 m tall) which fell in 2009[2]. [Smillie, 2015] See: 1) Department of Conservation, Hakarimata Tracks brochure. Retrieved July 22, 2015. 2) Waikato Times, 1 May 2009 Waikato giant falls. Retrieved July 22, 2015. |
Single Tree Details
| Genus: | Agathis | |
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| Species: | australis | |
| Common names: | kauri, | |
| Height: | 36.70m | |
| Height measurement method: | Laser Nikon Forestry 550 | |
| Height Comments: | Taken from further along the track, using a step on the track as a reference point between top and base. | |
| Girth: | 700 cm | |
| Girth measurement height: | 1.4 m | |
| Girth Comments: | Circumference was not measured to avoid damage to tree and roots. Reported girth of 7 m (2.2 m dbh) is consistent when comparing to dimensions of adjacent platform (2.1 m wide). | |
| Diameter: | 222.8 cm | |
| Crown Spread A: | 36.00m | |
| Crown Spread B: | 31.60m | |
| Avg. Crown Spread: | 33.80m | |
| Actual Planting Date: | actual date not specified | |
| Approx. Planting Date: |
e.g. circa. 1860 |
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| Current Age: | not known years | |
| Tree Health Description: | Large mature kauri, some weeping of gum and a small area of rot on trunk was observed. PTA has not been reported in the reserve | |
| Tree Form Type: | Single Trunk | |
| Number of Trunks: | 1 | |
| Tree Form Comments: | Nice example of mature kauri, with impressive crown, 8 m bole and a top log 11 m in total length. | |
| Champion Tree Score: | 424 | |
| Local Protection Status: | Yes | |
| Tree Present: | Yes | |
| STEM Score: | 0 |
Observations
| Date | Observer | Action |
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| 20 Jul 2015 | Smillie, M.J. |
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Images
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Matt Smillie | 20 Jul 2015 |