The Wheki tree fern is one of the most common and abundant tree ferns in New Zealand. Here are 2 tips to help identify this endemic New Zealand plant. I love going for a walk in the native forests of New Zealand. As a friend…
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There are actually some yellow pohutukawa trees in New Zealand. These are a kind of subspecies that can be seen in some areas of the country. The pohutukawa tree is one of the iconic trees of the coastal areas of the north island of New…
One of New Zealand’s two main types of forest is a podocarp/broadleaf forest. Here is some basic information about this native forest and where you can find it. For millions of year before people arrived the islands of New Zealand were covered in forest. Then…
Plantation forests now make up about 6% of the land in the country of New Zealand. Learn about these forests, including where they are & what trees make them up. For millions of years the islands of New Zealand evolved without the presence of any…
New Zealand is home to 5 beech tree species. These broadleaf trees can be found throughout the country, but especially on the south island. The islands of New Zealand used to be covered in native forest. Sadly, with the arrival of people much of that…
New Zealand’s beech forest covers a large part of the country. Here are some facts about the types of trees in the beech forest, and where to find it. A walk in the forest is always good for the soul. In New Zealand a walk…
A manuka tree and kanuka tree look very similar. Here are 3 tips to tell apart these native New Zealand trees, including the leaves, flowers, and height. In my wanderings around New Zealand I’ve often come across a patch of short trees. I’ve come across…
There are 11 deciduous native New Zealand trees that lose all of their leaves in the autumn. Here are 3 examples of native trees that lose all their leaves. Originally I’m from the USA and the autumn or fall was always a great time of…
New Zealand has two main types of forest across the country: beech and podocarp/broadleaf. Learn more about these two types of forest here. Anyone that explores New Zealand will come across a variety of landscapes. There are beautiful beaches, sand dunes, mountains, volcanoes, rivers, and…
A mast year in New Zealand is now a serious threat to the native birds of New Zealand. Read what it is and why it’s a danger to NZ’s birds. Prior to the arrival of people mast years were a great time for New Zealand’s…