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Tree Information x
| Identifier: | WKR/G1987 |
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| Tree Type: | Group |
| Registered By: | Timberland, B. D. |
| Registration Category: | Historic tree/s – Local interest |
| General Notes:
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A large stand of mature and semi mature Oaks (Quercus robur & Quercus palustris) The oaks are protected and listed on the Matamata-Piako District Plan (Timberland, B.D., 2024).
The following history is recorded for the site and trees: Formerly the Piako Railway Station site, the reserve was released by New Zealand Railways in 1975. The name “Murray” came from an early Scottish settler, Mr William Murray, who was quite possibly the first European settler in the area over 120 years ago. He was not, however, the original land purchaser from the Tangata Whenua and later sold the land to Mr W. S. Allen in 1885 and moved to found a new settlement called Glen Murray near Rangiriri. It is doubtful that the oaks were planted by Mr Murray as the railway line to Morrinsville was only completed in 1884. They were however, of a reasonable size by 1910, evident in a photo taken at that time[1]. References [1] www.mpdc.govt.nz/our-facilities - Murray Oaks Scenic Reserve |
Group Details
| Group Type: | Mixed species | |
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| Feature Tree Genus: | Quercus | |
| Feature Tree Species: | robur | |
| Feature Tree Common Names: | English oak, common oak, oak | |
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| QE II Covenanted: | No | |
| Given Name: | Murray Oaks | |
| Actual Planting Date: | actual date not specified | |
| Approx. Planting Date: |
Circa 1880 e.g. circa. 1860 |
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| Current Age: | 144 years | |
| Tree Health Description: | good health, no evidence of pest damage or canopy decay, bark is healthy, leaf budding and leaf fall regular. some trees have been lost in storms over the years. the stand remains healthy. | |
| Local Protection Status: | Yes | |
| Tree Present: | Yes | |
| Number of Trees: | 42 | |
| Area Covered: | 10,000 m2 | |
| Group of Tree Type: | Commemorative |
Observations
| Date | Observer | Action |
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| 26 Aug 2024 | Timberland, B. D. |
Location
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Images
| Preview | Credit | Date |
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Beau Timberland | 28 Aug 2024 |