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Tree Information x
| Identifier: | BPR/1347 |
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| Tree Type: | Single |
| Registered By: | Waddell, P. J. |
| Registration Category: | Notable tree/s – Local interest |
| General Notes: |
This very large rata was found dead-standing during a 1984 ecological survey in the area. Based on observation it is suspected to have been killed by possum browsing (Waddell, P. J., 2015).
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Single Tree Details
| Genus: | Metrosideros | |
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| Species: | robusta | |
| Common names: | northern rata, | |
| Given Name: | Makatiti Giant | |
| Height: | 45.00m | |
| Height measurement method: | Estimated | |
| Height Comments: | based on other large rata in area and scaling from image | |
| Girth: | 1470 cm | |
| Girth measurement height: | 2.4 m | |
| Girth Comments: | Within 30cm of a 15 metre survey tape | |
| Diameter: | 467.9 cm | |
| Crown Spread A: | 25.00m | |
| Crown Spread B: | 25.00m | |
| Avg. Crown Spread: | 25.00m | |
| 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: | Dead, but form suggested in good health until untimely demise | |
| Tree Form Type: | Multi-trunk | |
| Number of Trunks: | 10 | |
| Tree Form Comments: | Typical rata trunk formation | |
| Champion Tree Score: | 0 | |
| Local Protection Status: | No | |
| Tree Present: | No | |
| STEM Score: | 0 |
Observations
| Date | Observer | Action |
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| 10 Jan 1984 | Waddell, P. J. & NZFS Ecologcal survey employee |
Location
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Images
| Preview | Credit | Date |
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Peter Waddell | 10 Jan 1984 |
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Peter Waddell | 10 Jan 1984 |