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…
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the plants of new zealand, trees, shrubs, vines, and flowers
I find it pretty exciting that the world’s tallest moss is located in New Zealand. This towering behemoth reaches up to 60 cm in height! New Zealand is home to a wide array of fascinating and unique plants and animals. The southernmost palm tree in…
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…
These 5 threatened species of New Zealand are good examples of the unique wildlife that is at risk of going extinct. Learn about the lesser short tailed bat, weta, hihi, and others. New Zealand is full of unique and special plants and animals. About 70%…
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’s threatened species list is very long. Thousands of the unique plants and animals of this island country are at risk of becoming extinct. Similar to many islands throughout the world, such as the Galapagos and Madagascar, New Zealand has a high percent of…
New Zealand’s biodiversity makes it one of the most unique places in the world. About 70% of the native species in New Zealand are found nowhere else on earth! The land that became the present islands of New Zealand broke away from the ancient land…
New Zealand’s nature is unique, in fact many native species are found nowhere else on earth. Several factors contributed to make New Zealand’s natural world so special. People from all over the world visit New Zealand to see and experience the country’s special nature. However,…
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…