Kauri Forest Kauri trees surrounded by ferns as undergrowth Trounson Kauri Park Scenic Reserve, Northland, North Island, New Zealand
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Kauri Forest Kauri trees surrounded by ferns as undergrowth Trounson Kauri Park Scenic Reserve, Northland, North Island, New Zealand
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Kauri Forest - Kauri trees surrounded by ferns as undergrowth
Trounson Kauri Park Scenic Reserve, Northland, North Island, New Zealand
Agathis australis
The felling of nearly all of New Zealand's Kauri forests is a very sad story. The oldest of the few giant Kauris that are left are over 1200 years old and deliver an unbelievable volume of valuable wood. That is the reason why nearly all of them were felled starting from around 150 years ago when the Europeans entered the land. In just over 100 years logging gum-digging and burning transformed the northern landscape from forest to farmland. A final push to extract the last Kauri swept through the north of New Zealand in the 1920s-30s reducing the beleaguered forest to the few patches surviving today. Despite being reduced to less than 5 % of their former extent
Steffen & Alexandra Sailer
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Fern Ferns Kauri Kauris New Zealand North Island Mixed Species
EDITORS COMMENTS
Nature's Last Stand: The Majestic Kauri Forests of New Zealand". Step into a world where giants once roamed, and ferns danced beneath their towering branches. This print captures the enchanting beauty of the Kauri Forest in Trounson Kauri Park Scenic Reserve, Northland, New Zealand. But behind this breathtaking scene lies a tragic tale. Once abundant across the land, these ancient Kauri trees have faced devastation at the hands of human greed. For over a century, logging and exploitation stripped away their grandeur until only fragments remained. Now reduced to less than 5% of their former glory, these resilient giants stand as a reminder of what was lost. Some exceeding an astonishing age of 1200 years old, they hold within them stories untold and wisdom beyond measure. Let this print transport you to a time when nature reigned supreme and marvel at the resilience that remains today. Feel the cool breeze rustling through ferns underfoot as you gaze upon these magnificent survivors. As we admire this image captured by Steffen & Alexandra Sailer, let us reflect on our responsibility to protect and preserve our natural wonders for future generations. May it serve as both a celebration of nature's splendor and a call to action – reminding us all that even in adversity, hope can still blossom amidst the forest floor.
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