DAY 2: Forest Life
Activity 1: Giants Among Us [4 points]
New Zealand has a really special environment. Many of the plants and trees found in New Zealand are not found anywhere else in the world. These plants and trees are endemic to our country. In New Zealand, one of the largest and longest living endemic trees is the NZ Kauri tree. Kauri are mainly found in three regions of New Zealand: the Coromandel, Auckland and Northland. The largest Kauri tree in the country is in the Waipoua Forest in Northland. It is called Tāne Mahuta. Some people refer to it as the ‘Lord of the Forest.’
Thousands of people go to visit Tāne Mahuta every year. Would you like to be one of those people who got to see Tāne Mahuta in real life? Why or why not?
On your blog, tell us whether you would like to go and visit Tāne Mahuta one day. Be sure to tell us why you do (or do not) want to visit this endemic tree.
I would really want to see Tane Mahuta in real life because I'm really astonished that us kiwis have the biggies Kauri tree in the world.
Hi Alex I was fortunate enough to see Tane Mahuta last year. It is quite a magnificent place to be. The walk from the road to the tree itself is very safe and not too far. I hope your parents will take you for a road trip there someday. Happy blogging and Merry Christmas.
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ReplyDeleteThank you for the comment, Merry Christmas to you too.
Alex
Hi Alex,
ReplyDeleteIsn't it amazing how Tāne Mahuta is the largest kauri known to stand today? I recently found out that this tree is approximately 2,000 years old - which is two entire millenniums! A millennium is a period equal to 1,000 years.
What else would you like to do if you get a chance to visit Tāne Mahuta one day? Another student has posted on his blog that he would like to count the growth rings on this tree to see if it adds up to 2,000.
The first thing I would probably do is to take a photo standing next to this humongous tree. I would probably look like an ant!
Happy blogging,
Susie