own a small but unique, 12 hectare slice of New Zealand, based in the Eastern bay of Plenty. Part of this purchase was the inclusion of a larger portion under the Queen Elizabeth the Second National Trust covenant. To our enjoyment this was one small way we could contribute to ensuring the continuation of our forests and wildlife. Our mission is to establish and offer natural ecology and diversity by working with, and allowing others to work with, our forest and land. Pest control and management, invasive species removal and control, bio-harmonic planting and food forests. Soon we will be welcoming visitation with the opportunity to enjoy the experience for longer than a day visit.

Read more about Queen Elizabeth the Second National Trust here or Contact us 

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Rimu
Provider
Dacrydium cupressinum, commonly known as rimu, is a large evergreen coniferous tree endemic to the forests of New Zealand. It is a member of the southern conifer group, the podocarps. The former name "red pine" has fallen out of common use. Wikipedia
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Horoeka
Slow Developer
Pseudopanax crassifolius, the horoeka or lancewood, is a New Zealand native tree belonging to the family Araliaceae. It is found throughout New Zealand from sea level up to about 750 m. The juvenile form, which lasts for between 15 and 20 years, is very easily recognized. Wikipedia
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Kawakawa
Winding Upwards
Piper excelsum, commonly known as kawakawa, is a small tree of which the subspecies P. excelsum subsp. excelsum is endemic to New Zealand; the subspecies P. e. subsp. psittacorum is found on Lord Howe Island, Norfolk Island and the Kermadec Islands. P. excelsum is found in both New Zealand and the Society Islands. Wikipedia
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Mahoe
Colourful
Melicytus ramiflorus is a small tree of the family Violaceae endemic to New Zealand. It grows up to 10 metres high with a trunk up to 60 cm in diameter, it has smooth, whitish bark and brittle twigs. Wikipedia
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Kōwhai
Pollination Support
Kōwhai are small woody legume trees within the genus Sophora that are native to New Zealand. There are eight species, with Sophora microphylla and S. tetraptera being the most recognised as large trees. Their natural habitat is beside streams and on the edges of forest, in lowland or mountain open areas. Wikipedia
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Mamaku
Towering Cover
Sphaeropteris medullaris, synonym Cyathea medullaris, commonly known as mamaku or black tree fern, is a large tree fern up to 20 m tall. It is distributed across the south-west Pacific from Fiji to Pitcairn Island. Its other Māori names include katātā, kōrau, or pītau. Wikipedia
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Tōtara
Old Timer
Podocarpus totara is a species of podocarp tree endemic to New Zealand. It grows throughout the North Island and northeastern South Island in lowland, montane and lower subalpine forest at elevations of up to 600 m. Tōtara is commonly found in lowland areas where the soil is fertile and well drained. Wikipedia
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Pohutukawa
Polination
Metrosideros excelsa, with common names pōhutukawa, New Zealand pohutukawa, New Zealand Christmas tree, New Zealand Christmas bush, and iron tree, is a coastal evergreen tree in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae, that produces a brilliant display of red flowers made up of a mass of stamens. Wikipedia
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Puriri
Ancient Tree
Puriri is an evergreen tree endemic to New Zealand. Wikipedia
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Orchid
Tiny Ground Sitter
Pterostylis is a genus of about 300 species of plants in the orchid family, Orchidaceae. Commonly called greenhood orchids, they are terrestrial, deciduous, perennial, tuberous, herbs found in Australia, New Zealand, New Guinea, New Caledonia and one Indonesian island. Wikipedia
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Kakabeak
Low Colour
Clianthus, commonly known as kakabeak, is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family Fabaceae, comprising two species of shrubs native to New Zealand. They have striking clusters of red flowers which resemble the beak of the kaka, a New Zealand parrot. Wikipedia
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Harakeke
Tui Magnet
Phormium tenax is an evergreen perennial plant native to New Zealand and Norfolk Island that is an important fibre plant and a popular ornamental plant. The plant grows as a clump of long, straplike leaves, up to two metres long, from which arises a much taller flowering shoot, with dramatic yellow or red flowers. Wikipedia

Ecology, Flora & Funa statistics

Ratios between land and threats imposed on that land. The number of possums in New Zealand has been scientifically estimated to be 30 million in recent work done by Landcare Research Feral goats now occupy about 14% of New Zealand - about half of this on public conservation land. With nearly 4,000 of New Zealand's plant and animal species currently in some danger of going extinct, it is imperative that we understand where help is needed ...

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