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New Zealand-1981: Te Matua Tree And Signage Showing Measurements In A Nature

  • Year1981
  • Decade1980s
  • LocationNew Zealand
  • Duration5s
  • Price$149 USD
  • Collection1981 New Zealand
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Te Matua Tree And Signage Showing Measurements In A Nature — Clip Details

Vintage 8mm home movie footage from New Zealand in 1981 captures the majestic Te Matua Ngahere, one of the oldest and largest trees in the country. The clip shows the massive, gnarled trunk and sprawling branches of the ancient tree, with lush green foliage against a bright sky. A close-up reveals a purple informational sign detailing the tree's measurements, including its girth, height, and volume, identifying it as the 'Father of the Forest.' The footage exhibits classic 8mm film grain and color saturation, offering authentic archival material for documentaries, nature projects, or nostalgic content.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free Direct from Stockfilm
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
5s
Price
$149 USD
Clip ID
122834613

Rights & Clearance

Editorial use is the safest path. For commercial use, a clearance review is recommended for the flags below.

  • People visible: No
  • Logos / trademarks: Yes
  • Audible music: No

Flags come from automated catalog metadata, not a legal opinion. The source is an original 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie reel. For high-stakes commercial use, request a full rights review.

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel record not linked for this clip
Date
1981 Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Date evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual or technical evidence; no independent reel-level note corroborates it.
Location
New Zealand Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Location evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual evidence such as signage, landmarks, or terrain; no independent reel-level note corroborates it.
Licensing route
Direct license available from Stockfilm

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Topics & Keywords

  • nature preserve
  • national forest
  • te matua tree
  • oldest trees
  • tree height
  • nature exhibit
  • te
  • matua
  • tree
  • signage
  • showing
  • measurements
  • nature
  • exhibit
  • new zealand
  • 1981
  • Te Matua Ngahere
  • Father of the Forest
  • vintage 8mm film
  • 8mm home movie
  • ancient tree
  • old tree
  • tree measurements
  • tree girth
  • archival footage
  • classic film
  • film grain
  • documentary footage
  • editorial use
  • tree signage
  • old footage
  • vintage film
  • 8mm footage
  • New Zealand history

Archive Intelligence

Archive brief fit
1981 New Zealand 8mm footage helps answer archive requests for visitor-shot forest material, ancient tree views, and interpretive signage cutaways.

Still Frames From This Clip

Large pale tree trunk and branches seen through dark film frame edges.

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