A Polygon layer identifies Notable Trees Indicative Root Protection Area for the IHP recommended version of the Wellington City Council Proposed District Plan as part of the District Plan Review Process.

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This data is owned by WCC District Planning Team, contact District.Plan@wcc.govt.nz for questions about this layer and its appropriate use cases.

This data is maintained by WCC City Insights Team, contact cityinsightsgis@wcc.govt.nz for information about the creation of this layer and its maintenance.

This data is stored on WCC's ArcGIS Online environment, administered by the Corporate GIS Team. 

Specific control data is prepared based on recommendations provided by the IHP in their decision report.

Within Wellington City, individual and groups of trees are identified and protected for their significant historic heritage, ecological or amenity values. These trees may be notable as prominent natural features and landmarks, contributors to local identity, spectacular or rare specimens, or associated with special sites, events or people. It is important that these trees are identified, protected and cared for so that they can be enjoyed by future generations.

Notable trees can be either indigenous or exotic species and located on either public land (such as road reserves or parks) or on private property. For a tree to be notable it must be evaluated against the ‘Standard Tree Evaluation Method’ (STEM) and score 110 points or higher or have significant cultural and historical value, taking into account potential STEM scores.

Notable trees are different to urban allotment trees which are trees that are part of significant natural areas (SNAs) in urban neighbourhoods.