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Tree Information x

Identifier: WCR/1879
Tree Type: Single
Registered By: Cadwallader, B.G.
Registration Category: Notable tree/s – Local interest
General Notes:
This spectacular tree managed to elude the attention of early bushmen. A must-see if visiting Karamea (Cadwallader, B.G., 2023).

Single Tree Details

Genus: Dacrydium
Species: cupressinum
Common names: rimu, red pine
Given Name: Big Rimu
Height: 42.20m
Height measurement method: Laser Nikon Forestry 550
Height Comments: (none)
Girth: 710 cm
Girth measurement height: 1.4 m
Girth Comments: Taken mid-slope
Diameter: 226 cm
Crown Spread A: 18.00m
Crown Spread B: 22.00m
Avg. Crown Spread: 20.00m
Actual Planting Date: actual date not specified
Approx. Planting Date:
e.g. circa. 1860
Current Age: not known years
Tree Health Description: Appears in fine health
Tree Form Type: Single Trunk
Number of Trunks: 1
Tree Form Comments: (none)
Champion Tree Score: 434
Local Protection Status: No
Tree Present: Yes
STEM Score: 0

Observations

Date Observer Action
08 Apr 2023 Cadwallader, B.G.

Location

Lat/Long: -41.251 / 172.181
Location Name: Big Rimu Walk
Address: Umere Road
Suburb:
City/Town: Karamea
Region: West Coast
Location Description: Follow signage from the end of Umere Road
Public Accessibility: Department of Conservation
Local Authority: Buller District Council

Images

Preview Credit Date
Brad Cadwallader 08 Apr 2023
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