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Story: Forest succession and regeneration

Ancient kauri

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Ancient kauri

New Zealand’s conifer–broadleaf forests are dominated by long-lived trees. Kauri (Agathis australis) can live for 1,000–2,000 years. Tāne Mahuta, the largest kauri in New Zealand, is estimated to be 1,200–2,000 years old.

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Maggy Wassilieff, Forest succession and regeneration – Beech and conifer forest regeneration, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/en/photograph/11918/ancient-kauri (accessed 3 June 2026).

Story by Maggy Wassilieff, published 1 March 2009.