Emergents are the giants of the forest. These ancient trees emerge above the canopy of the rainforest. Some trees can be over 1000 years old. In the southern podocarp forests of the North Island, emergents include: Kahikatea, Rimu, Totara, Matai, Miro, and both northern and southern rata.
Looking up at a giant Kahikatea tree. Also known as white pine, this endemic coniferous tree reaches heights of...
There are many trees in this area that are older than 1000 years. This particular tree is thought to...
The Rimu, distinguished by its dark red wood, develops a unique feature as it matures, with about three-quarters of...
View of some old growth trees inside the proposed Puketahā Wildlife Sanctuary. Many old trees remain in this area...
Looking at a typical section of podocarp rainforest in the proposed Puketahā Wildlife Sanctuary in Wainuiomata.
Bracket fungi or shelf fungi are frequently found in mature forests. Certain specimens of these fungi can persist for...
These giants of this podocarp rainforest are located deep inside Puketaha. The forest here has never been logged with...
A giant of the forest has fallen in this ancient podocarp rainforest found in the water catchment of Wainuiomata....
