This Norfolk pine at Paihia could well be a candidate for notable tree status.
The Far North District Council wants to hear about exceptional trees that residents feel need special protection.
Over the coming month, the public can nominate a tree, or group of trees, that they think should be identified as Notable Trees and protected in the new district plan. It is illegal
to damage or remove trees included on the schedule.
Trees can be protected because of their age, size, character and/or visibility, because they commemorate important historical events, or because they are critical to the survival of other species.
"The Schedule of Notable Trees recognises how crucial trees are to our environment, our identity and our sense of wellbeing," acting general manager - strategic planning and policy Bill Lee said.
"Tane Mahuta, the country's most famous tree, is the obvious example. Destruction of it, or any of our notable trees, would be seen by the community as a tragedy. That is why we seek to protect these taonga by placing them on the Schedule of Notable Trees at each review of the district plan."
