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Kōrero: Wellington region

Wellington vegetation

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Most of Wellington’s lowland native forest was cleared in 19th century for farming, while much forest in the Remutaka and Tararua ranges survived. In the late 20th century, large areas of former pastureland reverted to bush and scrub.

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Chris Maclean, Wellington region – Plants and animals, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/mi/interactive/13187/wellington-vegetation (accessed 24 June 2026).

He kōrero nā Chris Maclean, i tāngia i te 3 March 2009, updated 1 August 2015.