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.
In this area is a burrow containing kiwi. While kiwi are an endangered bird, there is a sizable population...
Looking up at a giant Kahikatea tree. Also known as white pine, this endemic coniferous tree reaches heights of...
Typically, the water catchment region encompassing Puketaha Reserve is restricted from public access. Nonetheless, an organized tour provides an...
There are many trees in this area that are older than 1000 years. This particular tree is thought to...
Looking at a typical section of podocarp rainforest in the proposed Puketahā Wildlife Sanctuary in Wainuiomata.
The girth around the trunk of this huge tree is astonishing. The trunk’s substantial girth is such that the...
The Rimu, distinguished by its dark red wood, develops a unique feature as it matures, with about three-quarters of...
Bracket fungi or shelf fungi are frequently found in mature forests. Certain specimens of these fungi can persist for...
