The Claw Oak on Shotover is one of the ancient trees of the Shotover Ancient Tree Project. The heavy use of the adjacent footpath (especially by mountain bikers) has resulted in the severe compaction of the soil and the tree roots. Shotover Wildlife has constructed a sturdy barrier of large logs and branches and created an alternative route that will relieve the pressure and help protect the roots thus prolonging the longevity of the tree.

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