Bracket fungi or shelf fungi are frequently found in mature forests. Certain specimens of these fungi can persist for numerous years on the trunks of living or deceased trees. Their upper surface typically has a leathery or woody texture.
Looking at a typical section of podocarp rainforest in the proposed Puketahā Wildlife Sanctuary in Wainuiomata.
The Rimu, distinguished by its dark red wood, develops a unique feature as it matures, with about three-quarters of...
Emergents are the giants of the forest. These ancient trees emerge above the canopy of the rainforest. Some trees...
These giants of this podocarp rainforest are located deep inside Puketaha. The forest here has never been logged with...
Looking up at a giant Kahikatea tree. Also known as white pine, this endemic coniferous tree reaches heights of...
In this area is a burrow containing kiwi. While kiwi are an endangered bird, there is a sizable population...
The girth around the trunk of this huge tree is astonishing. The trunk’s substantial girth is such that the...
There are many trees in this area that are older than 1000 years. This particular tree is thought to...
