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Tree Information x

Identifier: TSR/1910
Tree Type: Single
Registered By: Cadwallader, B.G.
Registration Category: Notable tree/s – Local interest
General Notes:


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The tree has been named Kereopa by Ngati Kuia. It is considered by DOC to be approximately 500 years old. It is a valuable source of seed and habitat for flora and fauna in the native gulley (Cadwallader, B., 2023).

Single Tree Details

Genus: Dacrycarpus
Species: dacrydioides
Common names: kahikatea, white pine
Given Name: Kereopa
Height: 27.00m
Height measurement method: Laser Nikon Forestry 550
Height Comments: (none)
Girth: 545 cm
Girth measurement height: 1.4 m
Girth Comments: Taken mid-slope or .5 on up-slope side
Diameter: 173.5 cm
Crown Spread A: 29.00m
Crown Spread B: 22.00m
Avg. Crown Spread: 25.50m
Actual Planting Date: actual date not specified
Approx. Planting Date:
e.g. circa. 1860
Current Age: not known years
Tree Health Description: In good health
Tree Form Type: Single Trunk
Number of Trunks: 1
Tree Form Comments: There is considerable upper canopy storm damage.
Champion Tree Score: 324
Local Protection Status: Yes
Tree Present: Yes
STEM Score: 174

Observations

Date Observer Action
11 Jan 2011 Cadwallader, B.G.

Location

Lat/Long: -41.360796670362944 / 173.2018806416988
Location Name: Reservoir Creek
Address: Marlborough Crescent
Suburb: Richmond
City/Town: Nelson
Region: Tasman
Location Description: Follow the signage up from Easby Park. The track is clearly marked above the reservoir.
Public Accessibility: Local Council Park
Local Authority: Tasman District Council

Images

Preview Credit Date
Brad Cadwallader 07 Jan 2011
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