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Tree Information x
| Identifier: | BPR/1982 |
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| Tree Type: | Single |
| Registered By: | Barker, K. P. & Brochner, O.H.L. |
| Registration Category: | Notable tree/s – Local interest |
| General Notes:
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A large old kahikatea found on the trig track at Otanewainuku forest near Oropi, Bay of Plenty. This tall tree is passed as one walks clockwise along the trig track from the track entrance off Mountain Road. An impressive forest with some spectacular rimu and many broadleaf species. Birdlife is very impressive, Karearea was heard on this walk. Whitehead, Bellbird, Tui, Kereru, Fantail, Robin and Tomtit were either seen or heard.
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Single Tree Details
| Genus: | Dacrycarpus | |
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| Species: | dacrydioides | |
| Common names: | kahikatea, white pine | |
| Given Name: | kahikatea | |
| Height: | 41.60m | |
| Height measurement method: | Nikon Forestry Pro | |
| Height Comments: | Taken beneath the tree, this tree is likely higher. | |
| Girth: | 684 cm | |
| Girth measurement height: | 1.8 m | |
| Girth Comments: | The tree has a significant buttress. Trunk tapers significantly. | |
| Diameter: | 217.7 cm | |
| Crown Spread A: | 16.00m | |
| Crown Spread B: | 14.00m | |
| Avg. Crown Spread: | 15.00m | |
| 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: | Some decay at base but otherwise healthy canopy. | |
| Tree Form Type: | Single Trunk | |
| Number of Trunks: | 1 | |
| Tree Form Comments: | (none) | |
| Champion Tree Score: | 418 | |
| Local Protection Status: | No | |
| Tree Present: | Yes | |
| STEM Score: | 0 |
Observations
| Date | Observer | Action |
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| 14 Aug 2024 | Barker, K. P. & Brochner, O.H.L. |
Location
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Images
| Preview | Credit | Date |
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Kevin Barker | 14 Aug 2024 |
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Kevin Barker | 14 Aug 2024 |