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Under the Resource Management Act 1991 In the matter of Notices of Requirement to enable the construction, operation and maintenance of the City Rail Link

Between

Auckland Transport Requiring Authority And

Auckland Council Consent Authority

Statement of Evidence of Simon Percival Chapman

Qualifications and Experience 1.

My full name is Simon Percival Chapman.

I am a Principal and Ecologist at Boffa Miskell Ltd. I have a Bachelor of Science and a Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Science from Lincoln University. I have worked full-time as a professional ecologist since January 2001 and prior to that I worked intermittently and part-time as an ecologist for the four years leading up to December 2000.

The main focus of my work is the assessment and management of ecological effects of development, with an emphasis on infrastructure and other large scale developments. Major projects on which I have provided ecological advice include: a)

Escarpment Mine Project (2011-ongoing)

Mokihinui Hydroelectric Project (2010-2011)

Transmission Gully Project (2009-ongoing)

Te Uku Windfarm (2008-ongoing)

SH1 Northern Busway Extension Preliminary Scheme Assessment (2009)

SH1 Waitiki Landing to Cape Reinga Seal Extension (2008-2009)

SH1 Avalon Drive Bypass (2007)

SH1 Northern Busway (2005-2008)

SH1 Northern Gateway Toll Road (2004-ongoing)

SH18 Greenhithe Deviation (2002-2003)

The City Rail Link (CRL) project is a 3.4km underground passenger railway (including two tracks and three underground stations) running between Britomart Station and the North Auckland Line (NAL) in the vicinity of the existing Mount Eden Station. The CRL also requires an additional 850m of track modifications within the NAL. The stations 1

included in the CRL Notice of Requirement (NoR) have been temporarily named Aotea Station, Karangahape Station, Newton Station. 5.

I am very familiar with the project area as I have carried out multiple site visits commencing with an initial survey in March 2012.

I have read the Code of Conduct for Expert Witnesses as contained in the Environment Court Consolidated Practice Note (2011), and I agree to comply with it as if this hearing was before the Environment Court. My qualifications as an expert are set out above. I confirm that the issues addressed in this brief of evidence are within my area of expertise. I have not omitted to consider material facts known to me that might alter or detract from the opinions expressed.

Scope of Evidence 7.

My evidence will address the following: (a)

An assessment of the effects of CRL construction and operation on trees, including: (i)

The assessment methodology adopted;

(ii)

The actual and potential effects of construction and operation of the CRL project on trees;

(iii)

Proposed mitigation and conditions;

(b)

Response to submissions; and

(c)

Response to Plannerâ€™s Report.

Summary of Evidence 8.

The key conclusions of the tree assessment were: (a)

Tree surveys identified 23 trees and tree groups which will require translocation or removal for CRL construction, and a further 10 which will require protection from construction activities if retained. 2

(b)

Recommended mitigation is a combination of translocation of affected trees, the protection of trees abutting surface works areas, and replacement planting. The details of mitigation and tree protection will be provided in the Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) and the Urban Design and Landscape Plan.

My evidence will also address the details and conclusions of additional tree assessment work completed after the NoR was lodged. The tree assessment considered effects based on draft CRL construction plans which were revised during the assessment. The list and maps of affected trees appended to the assessment were revised during April 2013 to reflect the potential effects of the designation footprint rather than the construction footprint used previously. I attach the revised list and maps to my evidence as Annexures A and B respectively.

10.

The additional tree assessment work identified 132 trees and tree groups, including 16 scheduled trees, within surface designation areas (Annexures A and B). While a much smaller subset of trees will require removal, translocation or protection, all trees within surface designation areas should be considered to be potentially affected by CRL construction. The final determination of which trees and tree groups will be affected by CRL construction will need to be made once construction plans, methodologies and timeframes have been finalised.

11.

Background and role

12.

Boffa Miskell was engaged by Auckland Transportâ€™s Principal Advisor team (PA) in support of the NoR work stream. The PA is led by Aurecon NZ Ltd and comprises the principal partners of Aurecon NZ Ltd, Mott MacDonald, Jasmax and Grimshaw. The PA reports directly to Auckland Transportâ€™s Infrastructure Delivery work stream which is responsible for delivery of the CRL project. The PA is also supporting the Notice of Requirement (NoR) and Property work streams.

13.

My specific role in the CRL project team was to provide an independent assessment of the CRL projects actual and potential effects on trees. In more detail, this role has included:

(a)

A survey of trees within the project area;

(b)

The preparation of the CRL Tree Assessment Report (dated 9 August 2012)1;

(c)

The provision of ecological and arboricultural input into the CRL Concept Design Report and Urban Design Framework; and

(d)

An update to the CRL Tree Assessment (dated 8 April 2013).

NoR tree assessment 14.

The tree assessment methodology comprised : (a)

Multiple walkovers of the project area carried out during 2012 and 2013 and a range of parameters collected for all trees present. Where trees were on private land, visual inspections of the trees were carried out from the adjacent road reserve or other vantage points providing views of those trees.

(b)

The methodology for the tree assessment involved a visual inspection of each tree or groups of trees, carried out from ground level. The purpose of the visual inspection was to: (i)

Identify the species of tree or group of trees;

(ii)

Record an estimated tree height, girth, canopy spread and GPS waypoints;

(iii)

Briefly assess the general condition of the tree or groups of trees; and

(iv)

Identify any obvious signs that would suggest structural problems with the tree or any areas where further investigation is warranted.

(c)

Field notes were collated during the site walkover. The field notes included the marking of the trees on high resolution aerial imagery. Trees were mapped on a Tree Survey Plan.

Appendix 8: Volume 3 CRL NoR suite of documents

(d)

Tree heights were estimated with a Nikon Forestry 550 laser rangefinder where a clear view of the tree was possible. Where a row of trees exist a subsample of tree height estimates was collected and applied to the entire row.

(e)

Trunk girths were recorded at 1.4m above ground level. Where there are multiple trunks, the cumulative measurement of all trunks greater than 250mm was recorded. A random subsample of the trees was measured and the girth rounded to the nearest 100mm. Tree girths are best described as estimates.

(f)

Canopy spread was estimated by stepping out the distance of the tree canopy.

(g)

GPS waypoints were collected using a Garmin GPSMAP® 62s hand-held GPS unit. Typical accuracy of the device is ±3-4m in open areas. However, due to the presence of buildings and dense tree canopy in some parts of the project area, accuracy was as low as ±12m. The GPS waypoints were downloaded and assessed. Where appropriate, waypoints were manually amended to provide a more accurate position. All GPS waypoints should be treated as estimates only.

(h)

(i)

Tree condition assessments took into account: (i)

The vitality of the tree in relation to its growing environment;

(ii)

The shapeliness of the canopy; and

(iii)

The form of the branch structure.

Appendix 2 of the Auckland City Council District Plan – Central and Isthmus Sections was reviewed to identify Scheduled or Notable Trees. Trees nominated for Scheduled or Notable tree status are listed in Plan Change 305 of the Isthmus Section. Relevant pages of the Auckland Council website were reviewed to identify any nominated trees potentially affected by the CRL.

15.

The April 2013 update to the tree assessment included a revised list of potentially affected trees and tree groups (Annexure A) and 5

corresponding revised maps (Annexure B). The original tree assessment report was based on surface areas of the CRL construction footprint whereas the updated list and maps include all trees and tree groups within surface designation areas. 16.

The tree assessment identified the following actual and potential effects of the CRL project: (a)

CRL construction will adversely affect trees because 23 trees and tree groups within the surface works footprint, and 10 trees and tree groups present in areas abutting surface works areas, will need to be removed; and

(b)

The opportunity to incorporate locally appropriate native species as part of replacement planting represents a potential positive effect.

17.

The April 2013 updates to the tree assessment appendices reflected a change in approach from one that involved assessing trees within or abutting surface works areas taken from draft construction plans to an approach based on assessing trees within, partially within, or abutting, surface designation areas. Draft CRL construction plans were used as the basis for the original tree assessment because plans of the NoR surface designation areas were not available at the time the tree assessment was completed.

18.

A total of 132 trees and tree groups occur within CRL surface designation areas (Annexures A and B). While the draft CRL construction plans upon which the tree assessment was based indicated that a much smaller subset of trees and tree groups would require removal or translocation for CRL construction, in my opinion it is appropriate to consider that all trees within surface designation areas are potentially affected by CRL construction.

19.

Scheduled trees within surface designation areas include 15 tulip trees (T36-T38 and T40-T51) at the northern end of Mayoral drive and a large coral tree (T128) on a traffic island at the intersection of Boston Road and Normanby Road. Six of the scheduled tulip trees (T34-T39)

are near the edge of the surface designation footprint and unlikely to be unaffected by CRL construction. 20.

The potential and actual adverse effects identified by the tree assessment including the updated list and maps will be mitigated by: (a)

The translocation of affected trees where appropriate and feasible;

(b)

The protection of trees abutting surface works areas; and

(c)

Replacement planting comprised of a minimum of one specimen tree, with a minimum grade of 45L, planted for each tree removed.

Response to submissions 21.

I have read submissions lodged to the CRL that raise trees or related issues relevant to my area of expertise. In this section of my evidence I will address these submissions.

22.

One submission raised matters in relation to specific trees. Submission 61 by ML Hoeft Partners highlighted that several native trees on private land at 34 Nikau Street were not included in the tree assessment. The trees in question were included in the April 2013 update to the tree assessment. The inclusion of the additional trees does not alter the conclusions of my assessment.

23.

Several submitters specifically identified replacement planting as part of a high quality streetscape post-construction. I concur. In my opinion the proposed one-for-one replacement planting is appropriate. Replacement tree species selection and positioning will be addressed by the Urban Design and Landscape Plan, and through consultation with Auckland Councilâ€™s Parks Department. On that basis I am confident that trees will be incorporated into streetscape designs appropriately.

Response to Plannerâ€™s Report 7

24.

I have reviewed the Section 42A Planner’s Report including Attachment K (Aboricultural Assessment by Mr Grant Sirl of Arboricultural Consultancy Services) which provided a review of the CRL NoR Tree Assessment and draft CRL NoR conditions relevant to tree management.

25.

Mr Sirl recommended an exclusion zone down to five metres below the surface along Vincent Street to protect scheduled London plane trees present there. It is my understanding that the designations and construction methodology for that area will avoid construction activities within the exclusion zone sought by Mr Sirl therefore no addition protection is required there.

26.

I concur with the conclusions of the tree-related sections of the Planner’s Report and Mr Sirl’s Arboricultural Assessment. I am not opposed to the amendments to the tree-related draft conditions recommended in the Planner’s Report. The requirement for clarification of potentially affected tree and tree group numbers referred to in both the Planner’s Report and Mr Sirl’s assessment is fulfilled by Annexures A and B to this evidence.

Proposed conditions 27.

The proposed draft conditions being prepared by Ms Fiona Blight include appropriate provisions for avoiding and mitigating the adverse effects identified in the tree assessment. In addition to the condition specifically relating to trees, draft conditions also require the development of an Urban Design and Landscape Plan.

28.

I have had input into the development of the Urban Design Framework and Principles and, in my opinion, the identified effects on trees that are unsuitable candidates for translocation will be adequately mitigated by replacement planting provided through the Urban Design and Landscape Plan.

Conclusion 8

29.

I confirm that I support the CRL project on the basis that adverse effects on trees have been appropriately assessed and all identified effects on trees can be avoided or mitigated.

Simon Chapman 2 July 2013

Annexure A: Tree List (April 2013)

Tree #

Common name

Botanical name

Pohutukawa

Metrosideros excelsa

Kauri x 18

Agathis australis

Pohutukawa x 4

Metrosideros excelsa

Cabbage Tree x 3

Cordyline australis

Estimated height (m)

Estimated girth (mm)

500

Estimated spread (m) 5

2 to 6.5

120 to 440

1.5

120

1 to 2.5

260

Queensland Box Gum x

Lophostemon confertus

Cum. 2000

Pohutukawa

Metrosideros excelsa

Cum. >2000

Honey Locust x 2

Gleditsia triacanthos

570

Evergreen Magnolia

Magnolia grandiflora

800

T9 T10 T11 T12 T13

Italian Alder Evergreen Magnolia Evergreen magnolia Evergreen Magnolia Elm

Alnus cordata Magnolia grandiflora Magnolia grandiflora Magnolia grandiflora Ulmus sp.

15 3.5 6 6 8

930 330 640 640 800

7 3 4 4 4

T14

Evergreen Magnolia

Magnolia grandiflora

600

T15 T16

Evergreen Magnolia Evergreen Magnolia

Magnolia grandiflora Magnolia grandiflora

6 6

600 600

3 3

T17

Evergreen Magnolia

Magnolia grandiflora

1100

5.5

T18

Evergreen Magnolia

Magnolia grandiflora

1100

5.5

T19

Evergreen Magnolia

Magnolia grandiflora

1100

5.5

T20 T21 T22 T23 T24

Evergreen Magnolia Evergreen Magnolia Evergreen Magnolia Evergreen Magnolia Evergreen Magnolia

Magnolia grandiflora Magnolia grandiflora Magnolia grandiflora Magnolia grandiflora Magnolia grandiflora

10 9 9 10 7

600 820 800 1300 600

7 4 4 8 5

T25

Evergreen Magnolia

Magnolia grandiflora

800

T26 T27

Evergreen Magnolia Evergreen Magnolia

Magnolia grandiflora Magnolia grandiflora

6 10

600 1000

5 9

T28

Evergreen Magnolia

Magnolia grandiflora

800

T29 T30 T31 G32

Evergreen Magnolia Evergreen Magnolia Oriental Plane Evergreen Magnolia

Magnolia grandiflora Magnolia grandiflora Platanus orientalis Magnolia grandiflora

9 9 12 5 to 12

1000 800 1200 750

8 8 14

G33

Pohutukawa x 11

Metrosideros excelsa

600

T34

Queensland Box Gum

Lophostemon confertus

1600

T35 T36 T37

Queensland Box Gum Tulip Tree Tulip Tree

Lophostemon confertus Liriodendron tulipifera Liriodendron tulipifera

8 9 9

1200 1100 1100

7 5 5

T38

Tulip Tree

Liriodendron tulipifera

1000

Arboricultural comments Healthy tree in raised concrete bed Feature planting formed of three rows of six trees. Two within the NE corner are more recent planting and the most NE tree has snapped. Overall condition of most of the Kauri is good. Further investigation into feasibility of transplanting is required. Fairly recent planting (say within the last 1 – 2 years) within circular concrete planter boxes. Likely to be successfully transplanted if required. Planted in two concrete planters with understory Coprosma sp. and Carex sp. Could potentially be transplanted. Overall in good condition. No obvious signs of structural problems. Three trunks from near base. A branch has previously been torn near the NE canopy edge. Tree is within a raised concrete planter (approx. knee height). A power pole and lamp are directly adjacent. Overall condition is considered good. Located within a small concrete planter. Two lamps are either side of the canopy. Overall condition is good. Good health and shapeliness. On the fringe of the rail link envelope. Tree potentially could be transplanted, if required. In a concrete planter with Mondo grass beneath. Healthy crown. Same as above (T11). Slight sweep of crown towards the west. Could be within private land. Camellia hedge beneath. Overall condition is fair to good. Is within a knee height concrete planter within Mondo grass. Similar growing environment as above. This tree is in good condition. Same as above (T15). Good overall condition. Base is approximately 1m from the edge of the kerb. A lamp post is adjacent to the tree. Same as above. Tree divides into two trunks at approximately 2m above ground level. Healthy canopy and overall in good condition. Healthy canopy with no obvious signs of structural problems. Healthy tree that divides into two stems at approx. 4m above ground level. Overall in good condition. Overall in good condition. No obvious structural problems. Overall in good condition. Tree roots can be seen running along the face of the kerb and channel. Tree is adjacent to a power pole. Overall in good condition. A power plinth is located adjacent to the tree. Overall condition is good. A power pole is located adjacent to the canopy. Thin canopy and assessed to the in fair condition. Leaves appear larger than adjacent Magnolia’s. This could be a sign of stress. Overall condition is good. Overall condition is good. ‘The Harvey Tree’. Overall condition is poor. Row of three trees in good condition. Within or directly adjacent to footprint of Aotea Station. Row of trees that have been planted within a raised garden bed. Transplanting of some may be feasible if required. Good specimen however there is no fluting at the base of the trunk. Further investigation should be carried out to ensure not root decay. Good specimen. Good specimen. Small trunk wound at base. Good specimen. Central leader has been lost and the road side canopy is almost non-existent. Poor shapeliness.

Tree # from previous assessment

G3 G4 T5 T6 T7 T8 T9 T10 T11 T12 T13 T14 T15 T16 T17 T18 T19 T20 T21 T22 T23 T24 T25 T26 T29 T30 T31 T32 T33

T34

T49 T50 T51 T52 T53 Page 1 of 4

T39

Queensland Box Gum

Lophostemon confertus

2000

Estimated spread (m) 10

T40

Tulip Tree

Liriodendron tulipifera

800

T41 T42 T43

Tulip Tree Tulip Tree Tulip Tree

Liriodendron tulipifera Liriodendron tulipifera Liriodendron tulipifera

10 8 8

600 1000 800

4 7 6

T44

Tulip Tree

Liriodendron tulipifera

1600

Tree #

Common name

Botanical name

Estimated height (m)

Estimated girth (mm)

T45

Tulip Tree

Liriodendron tulipifera

900

T46

Tulip Tree

Liriodendron tulipifera

900

T47

Tulip Tree

Liriodendron tulipifera

900

T48

Tulip Tree

Liriodendron tulipifera

600

T49

Tulip Tree

Liriodendron tulipifera

600

T50

Tulip Tree

Liriodendron tulipifera

450

T51

Liriodendron tulipifera Griselinia littoralis Alectryon excelsus Cordyline australis Pittosporum sp. Griselinia littoralis Pittosporum sp. Cordyline australis Magnolia sp.

1300

To 5.5

600

G55

Tulip Tree Griselinia x 3 Titoki x 3 Cabbage tree Pittosporum Griselinia Pittosporum Cabbage tree Magnolia

T56

Honey Locust x 14

Gleditsia triacanthos

G52 G53 G54

To 12

Group of trees on the bank to the side of, and below, an adjacent bus stop. Overall condition of the trees is good.

Native planting contiguous with G54

650

Native planting contiguous with G53

To 6

To 7

800

Row of evergreen magnolias within a carpark. Mixed row of young to semi-mature trees within an adjacent carpark. In some areas the overhang is 2 to 3m over the footpath. By and large the condition of the trees is good. Young trees within the same carpark as G207. The trees are in good condition. Adjoins T48 Mixed row of young to semi-mature trees within a carpark. The condition of the trees is good. Parallel row in same carpark as 208 Row of evergreen magnolias within a carpark. Continuation of the G210 row of evergreen magnolias in the carpark. Single small tree in large garden bed. Row of street trees in fair to good condition.

G57

Honey Locust x 2

Gleditsia triacanthos

To 6

600

Honey Locust x 8

Gleditsia triacanthos

To 7

800

G59 G60 T61 G62

Magnolia sp. Magnolia sp. Metrosideros excelsa Metrosideros excelsa Metrosideros excelsa Knightia excelsa Syzygium smithii Coprosma repens Knightia excelsa Lophostemon confertus Platanus x acerifolia

To 6 To 7 3 2 to 10

120 To 600

2 2 to 4

3 to 6

To 500

2 to 4

2200

G65 T66 G67

Magnolia x 6 Magnolia x 9 Pohutukawa Pohutukawa x 5 Pohutukawa x 3 Rewarewa Monkey apple Taupata Rewarewa x 3 Queensland Box Gum London Plane x 3

3 to 5 15 To 10

200 2000 1600

1 to 2 14 To 13

T68

London Plane

Platanus x acerifolia

1000

T69

Pohutukawa

Metrosideros excelsa

Cum. 800

T70

Pohutukawa

Metrosideros excelsa

Cum. 600

T71 T72

Evergreen Magnolia Evergreen Magnolia

Magnolia grandiflora Magnolia grandiflora

7 7

1000 1000

5 5

G64

Very good tree. Lamp post is to the south of the tree. Overall in good condition. There is one tear wound on the road side of the trunk. Some twiggy deadwood and a thinner crown than the adjacent tree. Overall condition is good. The central stem of the tree has been lost; affecting the form. Some pavement lifting beneath the tree. Largest Tulip within the immediate vicinity and in good health. Large â€˜kinkâ€™ in the trunk at approximately 2m above ground level. Healthy canopy. Central leader is dead. Overall the tree is in poor health. Lowest southern limb is also dead. Thin canopy with twiggy deadwood. A power pole is adjacent to the Tree is in poor condition with a dead upper canopy. It appears that the central stem has snapped out previously. Thinning canopy. Trunk wound towards the northern side. Central leader has previously been removed and two lateral branches have now assumed the dominate leaders. Form of the tree is poor and the health fair. Tall and overall a good specimen.

To 6

G58

G63

Arboricultural comments

Tree # from previous assessment T54 T35 T36 T37 T38 T39 T40 T41 T42 T43 T44 T45 T46 G47

G207 T48

G208 G209 G210 G211

Row of street trees in fair to good condition. Large tree with coprosma shrubs at base. Row of three street trees in fair to good condition. Street tree in good condition. Overall condition of the trees is good. Tree grate at base is choking the tree. This probably is the cause of a thin canopy and lots of twiggy deadwood. Otherwise fair condition. Formed of two primary trunks with a seam running between. Some decay is present above the union in the inner surface. Surface roots visible around the open ground at the base. Fair specimen. Tree has been crown lifted quite high for age of tree. Multi-leader from knee height. Canopy and trunk is close to shop awning. Overall condition is good. Same as above.

T149 T148

T146

T147 T150 T151

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Tree #

Common name

Botanical name

T73

Titoki

Alectryon excelsus

G75

Puriri Karaka Ginkgo Pittosporum

Griselinia littoralis Pittosporum sp. Cordyline australis Pittosporum sp.

T76

Titoki

Alectryon excelsus

G78 T79

Puka x 2 Flax Flax ?

Meryta sinclairii Phormium sp. Phormium sp. ?

T80

G82

Nikau Puka Buddleia Brush wattle

Rhopalostylis sapida Meryta sinclairii Buddleja sp. Paraserianthes

T83

Pohutukawa

T84

G74

G77

G81

Estimated height (m)

Estimated girth (mm)

Estimated spread (m)

600

Canopy is windswept from southerly winds. Lowest branch has a seam running from the union down the trunk. Some minor twiggy deadwood. Overall fair form and good health.

To 10

Viewed from street as trees on private land. Privet, cabbage tree and Prunus sp. also present in group.

950

1000

300

1 4

Cum. 600

1 5

2.5

Cum. 600

To 8

To 5

Metrosideros excelsa

1000

Cordyline australis Phormium texax Lagerstroemia indica

To 3

T85

Cabbage tree Flax Crepe Myrtle

600

T86

Pohutukawa

Metrosideros excelsa

1000

T87

Silver Birch

Betula pendula

600

T88 T89 T90 T91 T92 T93 T94 T95

Crepe Myrtle Pohutukawa Crepe Myrtle Silver Birch Pohutukawa Silver Birch Pohutukawa Silver birch

Lagerstroemia indica Metrosideros excelsa Lagerstroemia indica Betula pendula Metrosideros excelsa Betula pendula Metrosideros excelsa Betula pendula

4 7 4 6 6 6 6 8

600 Cum. 1000 600 700 900 700 900 600

4 5 4 4 5 4 5 3

500

2 to 4

T96

Chinese Windmill Palm

Trachycarpus fortunei

G97

Cabbage Tree

Cordyline australis

G98

?Bamboo

?Phyllostachys sp.

G99 T100

Leptospermum sp.

Metrosideros excelsa Rhopalostylis sapida Cordyline australis Magnolia grandiflora

T102

Leptospermum Puka Pohutukawa Nikau Cabbage tree x 2 Evergreen Magnolia

1500

G103

?Foxtail Palm x 2

?Wodyetia bifurcata

1500

To 4

G101

T104

G105

Tree privet Brush wattle

Ligustrum lucidum Paraserianthes

G106

Japanese spindle tree

Euonymus japonicus

Arboricultural comments

Pittosporum 12 x 8 m x 30cm Tree within car park and close to the adjacent dwelling. One low branch overhangs the entrance to the car park. Two individual trees with understory Flax (Purple leaved). Within private property. Purple leaved cultivar that is grouped within private property. Unidentified species within a traffic island. 2 x trunks at base with crack and decay in between union. Structurally in poor condition.

Tree # from previous assessment T152

T153 G154 G155 T156 T157

1x nikau 8m 2 x puka 5m, 1 x purple grey leaved weed (4 x 2m x 20cm) starts with f Patch of woody weeds. Blocks surround the tree and girdling roots within the open planting pit. Overall health is good. Group in raised bed Overall in good condition. A limb on the NE canopy edge has torn out affecting the shapeliness. Wound wood development surrounds the tear. Healthy foliage. Central leader of the tree has previously been removed â€“ a cavity now runs down the trunk from the wound. Overall in poor condition Overall in good condition. A lamp post is adjacent to the canopy. Tree has three trunks. Overall in good condition. Overall in good condition. Overall in good condition. Overall in good condition. The roots are affecting the footpath. Overall in good condition. Tree in fair condition. Tall palm with areas of the furry bark dislodging. Potentially some structural problems with the trunk. Several cabbage trees and exotic palms in garden beds. Not accessed as on private property and surrounded by buildings. Tops viewed from roadside. Other tree species probably present. Leptospermum (hybrid/garden variety) hedge. Small puka 2m Not accessed as behind buildings on private property. Tree tops viewed from roadside. Group also includes a puka and one or more unidentified exotic trees Tree within private property. Healthy canopy. Viewed from road. Palms are located on top of a retaining wall within private property. Viewed at distance from roadside. Appears to be an exotic tree, possibly a honey locust Infestation of weed trees. Not accessed but viewed from Ngahura St. Small grove of an invasive tree species mixed with other weeds around the bases

T192 T179 T180 T181 T182 T183 T184 T185 T186 T187 T188 T189

T194

T195 G196

G215

G216 Page 3 of 4

Tree #

Common name

Botanical name

Estimated height (m)

Estimated girth (mm)

Estimated spread (m)

G107

Silver birch x 3

Betula pendula

To 4

to 400mm

To 5m

T108

G109

Evergreen Magnolia

Magnolia grandiflora

1100

G110

Pittosporum

Pittosporum sp.

G111

Pohutukawa

Metrosideros excelsa

800

G112

Pittosporum

Pittosporum sp.

To 8

G113

Flax

Phormium texax

G114

Cabbage tree

Cordyline australis

G115

Cabbage tree

Cordyline australis

G116

Brush wattle

Paraserianthes lophantha

G117

Bottlebrush

Callistemon rigidus

T118

Pohutukawa

Metrosideros excelsa

T119

Pohutukawa

Metrosideros excelsa

G120

Titoki Cabbage Tree x 3 Grass x 2 Coprosma x 1 Pseudopanax x 1

Alectryon excelsus Cordyline australis Carex? sp. Coprosma sp. Pseudopanax sp.

Garden bed has few plants considering its large area. Coprosma is a ground cover form.

G122

Titoki

Alectryon excelsus

Single small tree with hedge including hebe, griselinia, and various exotic shrubs to 2m.

G123

Pittosporum Lacebark Totara Cabbage Tree

To 4

Dense native planting which also includes flax and coprosma species.

T124

Karaka

T125

Evergreen Magnolia

Pittosporum sp. Hoheria sp. Podocarpus totara Cordyline australis Corynocarpus laevigatus Magnolia grandiflora

750

G126

Oak

Quercus robur

3000

G127

Totara

1200

T128

Coral tree

Erythrina FULVWD JDOOi

3100

G129

Bottlebrush

Callistemon sp.

To 10

Black locust Pittosporum Black locust x 3 Cabbage Tree x 1 Titoki x 2 Cabbage Tree x 4

Robinia pseudoacacia Pittosporum sp. Robinia pseudoacacia Cordyline australis Alectryon excelsus Cordyline australis

To 6

Cabbage tree is growing in pavement and has been topped at 1.5m.

To 6

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Arboricultural comments Two smaller specimens in poor condition, the larger specimen is in good overall condition. Not accessed. Viewed at distance from roadside. Appears to be an exotic conifer or similar. Tree with shrubs at the base including camellias, rhododendrons and other small garden plants. Extensive garden bed with wide range of garden plants and weeds. Coprosma garden varieties also present as shrubs. Overall in good condition. Pittosporum planting which also includes a loquat tree spreading over the boundary fence. Extensive flax hedging. Extensive garden beds with some trees/shrubs including cabbage tree, puka, pittosporum, coprosma and hebe. Extensive garden beds with some trees/shrubs including cabbage tree, puka, pittosporum, coprosma and hebe. Not accessed as on private land. Tops viewed at distance from roadside. Appears to be a patch of exotic trees/shrubs including brush wattle, bamboo and pine. Garden beds with some shrubs including bottlebrush and yucca. Tree viewed from road reserve. Appears healthy. GPS waypoints manually plotted. Viewed from railway over bridge. Tree has been cut back from the railway line and adjacent building. Base of tree is close to the building foundations. Garden bed with single tree and a low korokio hedge.

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Not accessed. Viewed at distance from rail corridor. Some surrounding low garden plants and/or weeds also present. Good condition. Some surrounding hedge plants and small palms in pots. Large tree surrounded by shrubs and weeds incl gorse, brush wattle, pampas, German ivy, cabbage tree and coprosma. Small tree in good condition in a garden bed with several small exotic conifers. Large tree on traffic island beside roundabout. Row of weeping form of bottlebrush only the first 2-3 trees are within the designation. Mixed native and exotic hedge of shrubs including kowhai, titoki, camellia, flax and garden conifers.

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