Kauri/taraire-kohekohe-tawa forest
Photo by Yathursan Gunaratnam
Found in the northern North Island, this ecosystem consists predominantly of taraire, kohekohe, and tawa. Kauri, kahikatea, rimu and tōtara poke through the canopy, which also contains hīnau, pukatea, rewarewa, and miro. Near river plains, pūriri is common. Tōwai is often found in higher locations. Tanekaha is abundant where the bush has been cut down previously.
The expected natural range* of kauri/northern broadleaved forest across Aotearoa New Zealand is 1,158,127 hectares.
More info: Kauri forests (general)
*area this ecosystem could occupy without the presence of people.
Some common native species:
Taraire
Kokekohe
Hīnau
Kahikatea
Kauri
Rewarewa
Mīro
Tōtara
Pukatea
Pūriri
Rimu
Tanekaha
Tawa
Tōwai