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.
There are many trees in this area that are older than 1000 years. This particular tree is thought to...
A giant of the forest has fallen in this ancient podocarp rainforest found in the water catchment of Wainuiomata....
The Rimu, distinguished by its dark red wood, develops a unique feature as it matures, with about three-quarters of...
Looking up at a giant Kahikatea tree. Also known as white pine, this endemic coniferous tree reaches heights of...
The girth around the trunk of this huge tree is astonishing. The trunk’s substantial girth is such that the...
View of some old growth trees inside the proposed Puketahā Wildlife Sanctuary. Many old trees remain in this area...
Typically, the water catchment region encompassing Puketaha Reserve is restricted from public access. Nonetheless, an organized tour provides an...
In this area is a burrow containing kiwi. While kiwi are an endangered bird, there is a sizable population...
