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Tree Information x

Identifier: SR/0513
Historical Reg No: 296
Tree Type: Single
Registered By: Baird, D.
Registration Category: Notable tree/s – Local interest
General Notes:


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Deceased 17 January 2005
'The Forest Hill Scenic Reserve is regarded as one of the most important in Southland. This tree is possibly the biggest specimen of its type in the region. The 578 hectare reserve was established in 1938 and while some of the trees have been felled, new trees are regenerating. There are also many Matai growing along the walking track which have average circumferences around 4m'. Baird 1992.
This tree was blown over on 17 January 2005. An article appeared in the Southland Times 1 February 2005 recording this loss of a landmark tree. Estimated by DOC.to be approximately 800 years old. Baird 2005.

Single Tree Details

Genus: Metrosideros
Species: umbellata
Common names: southern rata,
Height: 15.55m
Height measurement method: Estimated
Height Comments: (none)
Girth: 740 cm
Girth measurement height: 1.4 m
Girth Comments: (none)
Diameter: 235.5 cm
Crown Spread A: 18.00m
Crown Spread B: 18.00m
Avg. Crown Spread: 18.00m
Actual Planting Date: actual date not specified
Approx. Planting Date:
e.g. circa. 1860
Current Age: not known years
Tree Health Description: (none)
Tree Form Type: Single Trunk
Number of Trunks: 1
Tree Form Comments: (none)
Champion Tree Score: 357
Local Protection Status: Unknown
Tree Present: No
STEM Score: 0

Observations

Date Observer Action
01 Jan 1992 Baird D

Location

Lat/Long: -46.22927433268994 / 168.43703836945804
Location Name: Forest Hill Scenic Reserve
Address: Pettigrew Road
Suburb:
City/Town: Winton
Region: Southland
Location Description: The fallen tree can be seen after a half hour walk into the reserve from the Tussock Creek Picnic Area
Public Accessibility: This tree no longer exists
Local Authority: Environment Southland

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