Te Uru Rākau and Tāne’s Tree Trust worked together to produce a booklet on growing our native tall-tree species. This was launched at Fieldays. Copies were snaffled up like hot cakes. Hard copies will be mailed out to our TTT members. The booklet was also put in conference bags for the NZ Institute of Forestry “Emerging Stronger” (post Cyclones) Conference held in June 2025 in Napier.
This booklet provides a guide to common native tall tree species. It explains the suitability of these species for growers – farmers, other private landowners, councils, iwi and investors. The management conditions for each species are described, along with both timber and non-timber uses and environmental services. If land owners or managers are thinking of planting native tree species, this guide will help them choose the right species for the land. The guide covers 15 iconic tall tree species, including kauri, rimu, kahikatea and tōtara. For each species, the guide provides information on:
- optimal growing conditions
- silvicultural requirements
- pest and disease threats
- timber properties
- cultural services and Mātauranga Māori.
A digital copy is free to download here.