It is the largest species of tree in the country, standing up to 50m tall in the emergent layer above the forest's main canopy.
Drawing by Terrie Reddish
Kauri are amongst the most ancient trees in the world and they have developed a unique niche in the forest.
The Great Kauri Tree "Tane Mahuta"
Height - 120 - 200 feet
Diameter - 4 - 20 feet
Diameter - 4 - 20 feet