Kauri grove small grove of younger Kauris standing on top of a rocky hill Coromandel Peninsula, North Island, New Zealand

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Kauri grove small grove of younger Kauris standing on top of a rocky hill Coromandel Peninsula, North Island, New Zealand

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Kauri grove - small grove of younger Kauris standing on top of a rocky hill
Coromandel Peninsula, 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 new generations of kauri forests are once more thrusting up through the scrub wherever areas of marginal farmland are abandoned. The very slow growing but very resistent Kauri is the ultimate survivor.
Steffen & Alexandra Sailer
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Kauri Kauris New Zealand North Island

EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this photo print, a small grove of younger Kauris stands proudly atop a rocky hill on the Coromandel Peninsula in New Zealand. These majestic trees, known as Agathis australis, are survivors of a heartbreaking tale. The felling of New Zealand's once vast and magnificent Kauri forests is a tragic story that unfolded over centuries. The arrival of Europeans marked the beginning of their demise, driven by the insatiable demand for valuable timber from these ancient giants. However, amidst this sorrowful history emerges a glimmer of hope. Despite being reduced to less than 5% of their former glory, new generations of kauri forests are now sprouting up through abandoned farmlands. The slow-growing yet resilient nature of the Kauri tree proves its status as an ultimate survivor. This photograph serves as a reminder that even in our darkest moments, nature finds ways to reclaim what was lost. It symbolizes resilience and showcases the beauty that can emerge from adversity. So let us cherish this image and reflect upon our responsibility to protect and preserve Earth's precious wonders like these young Kauris standing tall against all odds.

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