Box 1

Folder 1. Top 60 trees. New Plymouth. Contains information already published in Cory Smith in 'Notable trees of New Plymouth' Ed. G. Fuller. c.1967-2005

Folder 2.Letter written to George by Roger Kidd detailing Rogers' recollection of planting (Kauri) trees as a school boy for annual Arbour Days in the Fillis Street Gully, Pukekura Park ; notes re stands of notable trees at Ratanui, Tree survey Inglewood-Tarata 1986 and 1989 and Te Wera Arboretum ; Trees on Zaccheus Wells property, Mangorei Road ; Tainui trees at Mokau.

c.1967-2005

Folder 3. Article 'Autumn colour in Pukekura and Brooklands Parks'. George Fuller for FoPP. 2 May 2004 ; Report 'Population structure and composition of Syzygium maire forest patches in the Egmont Ecological District' / Janica Amoore. October 2006 ; Notes on Brooklands notable tree walk. 13 June 2004 ;Handwritten notes and a computer based document, which may be found in a publication: 'A walk in Brooklands Park and Maranui Gully in search of notable and historic trees' 13 June 2004.

; Handwritten notes. 'Pohutukawas, naming of clones by NPDC Parks and Reserves, Habit/size c.2002? ; Report. 'Notable Magnolia campbellii, Hugh Thomson property, Hamlet St., Stratford, Taranaki. 29 September 2004 plus associated letter regarding Magnolia campbellii in Taranaki. Colour print: 'Hugh Thomson of Stratford with his giant Magnolia campbellii and young visitors', 12A, 29 Sept. 2004, G. Fuller

c.1967-2005

Folder 4. Colour slides taken by George Fuller. Includes Redwoods, Lucy's Gully ; Magnolia denudata ; Puriri moth damage to trees ; images of birds caught in bird catching plants ; damage to lightning struck trees ; images of the fruit of Hawera plum variety.

c.1967-2005

Folder 5. Index of tree tag identification. Pukekura and Brooklands. Planting plans for Pinetum and Eastern hillside planting ; Hand drawn planting layout, 'Entrance to the Bowl of Brooklands, George Fuller, 30/8/98' ; letter from Ivor Lewis requestingapple and pear rootstock. 14 Dec. 1989 ; Sketch of old orchard on Ngatoro Road, Purangi. 10 March 1994 ; letters and image from Lois Paterson, Kawhia. 1995 ; note requesting suggestions for a tree in which to photograph 'a fairy'. 17 Jan. 1998

c.1967-2005

Folder 6. Photograph prints. These may be taken off slides in folder 4. Need assesment.

Folder 7. Research notes, handwritten by G. Fuller, relating to Puriri in Brooklands Park ; Research notes, handwritten by G. Fuller, relating to Camellia japonica, Hatchery Lawn, Pukekura Park ; Research notes, typewritten with hand notes, by G.Fuller, as Curator of Pukekura Park. 'A tree to mark an act of heroism' ; Research notes, handwritten and photocopied by G. Fuller, relating to historical records containing information on Dr Fong Foo Sec visiting NP, and worshipping daily at the Gingko biloba in Brooklands Park, 1934. Refers to historical records containing information on Lord and Lady Bledisloe 'handing over' Brooklands Park and Maranui Gully to New Plymouth in 1934 ; Research notes, handwritten by G. Fuller, referring to the relocation of a Copper Beech from the Bowl of Brooklands. ; Report on Podocarpus Dacrydioides Kahikatea on Martin farm at Pukearuhe. 1970 ; Letter and report on Jean Sandel garden at Taranaki Base Hospital. 1981 ; notes and image of Turkey Oak at Tarata. 16 Oct. 2001 ; Calvert Puriri at Waikawau 13 Oct. 1992 includes images ; note on Eucalyptus on Claffey's Walk 23 Feb. 1983 ; note Karaka Struan walk 14 March 1997 ; note on Quercus Ilex, Mangorei Road 1979 ; letter re large linden or lime tree at Whenuakura 1986 ; note re Felix Jury magnolia.

Folder 8. Letter from G. Bastin, Puke Ariki to N. Taranaki RNZIH re financing publication on Pukekura Park. 23 Feb. 2006; Research notes, details of the Tree Survey programme, the RNZIH tour, with handwritten speech notes attached ; Photograph, colour image of G. Fuller and visiting international Dendrologists. Itinerary of Dendrologists visit to New Zealand, which outlines G. Fullers' role as tour leader for New Plymouth ; Copy of obituary for John William Goodwin. NZ Garden Journal 2006 vol.9.

Folder 9. Research notes, lists native notable trees, and includes Medburys' findings ; Journal article, photocopied, 'Commercial Horticulture', October 2003, p. 28-30 ; Newspaper article, Daily News 10 Dec. 1983, article and image of Cory Smith, refers to Kauri and Cory's study of Notable Trees ; Letter, photocopy of letter from Charles Norwood to Thomas Horton ; Research notes, relating to the Kauri plantations in the Taranaki region ; Research paper, Conference proceedings, photocopy of New Zealand Institute of Forestry, 1996.

Research notes, handwritten by G. Fuller, 'The Introduction of Kauri (Agathis australis) to Taranaki.

Research report, 'Historic and Notable Trees of New Zealand - Taranaki, Wanganui, Rangitikei, Central North Island' by S.W Burstall, photocopy of pages relevant to New Plymouth.

Research notes, handwritten by G. Fuller, on Cannon Hill Kauri.

Research notes, handwritten by G. Fuller, on Professor McGregor Kauri.

Research notes, handwritten by G. Fuller on 'The bicycle Kauri'

Research notes, by G. Fuller, 'Vintage Car Rally 2301, In Search of the Giants', 22 April (?)

Newspaper article, (?), photocopy, Article and image of G. Fuller discussing proposed tree replacement and Kauri planting in Liardet Street.

Research notes, on Professor McGregor and the transplanted Kauri from the Zoo to near the Race Course.

Research notes, on the distribution of Kauri.

Newspaper article, Taranaki Herald, article on the new Government policy to perpetuate the Kauri species.

Folder 10. Research Report, 'Historic and Notable Trees of New Zealand - Taranaki, Wanganui, Rangitikei, Central North Island' by S.W Burstall ; Survey of some notable of the Notable Trees recorded in the Forestry Research Institute Mensuration Report no. 19 located in Pukekura Park 25 August 1982

Folder 11. Research notes, List of trees not covered under the District Scheme or Burstalls' recordings 30 July 1973 and 6 Sept. 1973; Research report, NZ Forest Research Institute. Photocopy of Puriri extracts by S.W Burstall ; correspondence between George Fuller and Bob Burstall 1971-1973.

Folder 12. Research notes, 'Rhodo, Sir Robert Peel' 1995 - 1998 ; Research notes, 'NPDC Files' 31 Oct. - 1 Nov. 2002 ; notes on 'Rhodo Elgans', Inglewood. 23 Apr. 1999 ; Photographs, two colour images, 'Rhodo, Sir Robert Peel', Brooklands Park, photo no. 21', 'Rhodo, Sir Robert Peel', Nth end of Fountain Lake, P. Park, photo no. 23' and 'Rhodo, Sir Robert Peel' in Plympton Street, New Plymouth photo no. 9. 1998 ; Research notes, 'Rhodo, Sir Robert Peel' and 'Quercus robur' ; Annotated copy of 'Replies to enquiries of S W Burstall concerning preparation of list of notaable trees in this region. Aug. 1973'

Folder 13. Photographs and slides; four colour images and two Kodachrome slides of same images. Showing image of Kees van der Burg and G. Fullers' daughter Claire. 11 June 1983 ; NPDC Community Workshop informational pamphlet 'Kauri Management' 4 Oct. 2002 ; Letter; to Bryan Gould from G. Fuller, re: NPDC Tree removal 24 June 2006 and reply Correspondence; from Bryan Gould to G. Fuller, re; NPDC Tree removal. 14 July 2006 ; Research notes, handwritten by G. Fuller for FoPP on Pinus torreyana ; note on 'Sapote Lomita' ; location diagram and image of large Kokohe, Kereru Place, New Plymouth

Folder 14. Letter, to G. Fuller from Tony Whitaker, inviting George to visit. 22 Sept. 1980 re source of Hickory? ; note about Maranui hickory 2006, correspondence and copy of article on hickories in cultivation.

Folder 15. Sketches, pen, of tree limbs indicating best points of removal ; Research notes, on sap flow and its influence on tree wound recovery 23 Aug. 1985 ; Presentation. 'Sap flow, growth and wound recovery' includes sketches and notes by G. Fuller.

Folder 16. Newsletter, 'The Four Seasons', #21, 2005' has review of 'The notable trees of New Plymouth' report ; Magazine; 'NZ Garden Journal, 2003, Vol 6 (1)' award of Veitch Memorial medal to Alan Jellyman ; Newsletter, 'The Four Seasons', #11, 2003' obituary for John W. Goodwin ; Newspaper article, The Daily News, Article and image of cut down Kauri ; Correspondence; from NPDC re: the thinning of Kauri grove area of Brooklands 18 Sept. 2002 ; Newspaper article, (?), Editorial letter on Kauri, author: Bruce Babe 19 June 2003 ; Correspondence, to G. Fuller from Bryan Gould (NPDC) and informational pamphlet on an upcoming community workshop 13 Sept. 2002. ; Letter, from G. Fuller to Mayor Peter Tennent re: Tree Care Policy implementation 9 May 2003 ; Speech notes, copy of opening address by Dr George Mason at the NZ Arboriculture Conference held in New Plymouth. 14 Nov. 2002 ; Memorandum, to head teachers from NPDC Parks and Reserves Dept (D. Mackay) 3 July 1936 ; notes on Gingko biloba 'Te Henui' 19 June 2003.

Folder 17. NPDC Policy document, Tree Care Policy 9 May 2001 ; Research notes, NPDC submission statement, 'District Tree Policy' 2001 ; Memorandum, from NPDC Tree Management Subcommittee, meeting papers 2001 ;Draft research notes, 'Tree Care Policy' ; newspaper article 'When trees get in the way of a great view' / John de Bueger TDN 27 June 2001.

Policy document; District Tree Policy Part 1 - 3, NPDC August 2001 (3 vol.).

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Folder 18. Research notes: on Pukekura Park trees, amongst others, to be researched further ; Research notes: brief notes on Struan Walk. ; Research notes: on Commemorative Kauri locations and people associated with them. 22 April 2002.

Folder 19. Research notes: full draft print out of Cory Smiths' 'The Notable Trees of New Plymouth' book (ed. G. Fuller) ; Letter: from G. Fuller to the Friends of Pukekura Park re the Smith/Fuller notable tree survey. 23 May 2006.

Folder 20. Research notes: notes contained within a bound draft version of the Smith/Fuller publication.

Folder 21. Colour image: damage to Pine tree, 'Lighting strike on Pinus torreyana, Playground, Pukekura Park. Choke melted down but lamp and cable unharmed. The charge must have dissipated in destroying the choke, 4; 11/2/94, G. Fuller' 11 Feb. 1994 ; Colour image: damage to Pine tree, 'Path of lightening strike on Pinus torreyana, Playground, Pukekura Park. Note how the charge has jumped from the central leader to that on the left then directly down to the light fitting where it terminated in burning out the choke, 5; 11 Feb. 1994, G. Fuller' ; Black and white image, laminated image of lower Fountain Lake, Pukekura Park. 'F.O.P. Lower (Fountain) Lake Pukekura Park showing island on which W.W. Smith succeeded in raising the first kiwi in captivity. The Norfolk pine beyond is the one planted on 29 May 1876. It did not flourish in this waterlogged site and was removed in the 1950's as was the island in order to construct the fountain. Pinus torreyana at extreme left ; Research notes: Pinus torreyana mensuration details from J. W. Goodwin, 1950. ; Newspaper article: Photocopy of Taranaki Herald, Wednesday 31st May 1876 31 May 1876 ; Research notes: 1876 plantings on Cannon Hill ; Newspaper article: Photocopy of Taranaki Herald, 1 May 1976. 1 May 1976 ; Research notes: photocopy referring to the opening of the Taranaki Botanic Garden source unknown ; Research notes: Tree Survey. Editing and development of Cory Smith book 18 june 2006 ; Data sheets (2) Native Notable and Historical Trees. Jan. 2002 ; Research notes: Trees possibly in need of attention as observed during tree mensuration update. c27 July 2002 ; Notes on height and dimensions of Pinus Torreyana 4 May 1950 ; Notes on 'Strengthening system of pendulous conifers' 31 Oct. 2005

Folder 22. Botanical Survey of Mayor Island (Tuhua), George Fuller 26 February 1997. Includes research notes.

Survey of some of the NOTABLE TREES recorded in the Forestry Research Institute Mensuration Report No 19, George Fuller 25 August 1982.