Thread: Forest Giants

Timber like that is seriously impressive and hard to beat.
I spent a year in Whangarei as a first year apprentice and went to see Tane Mahuta, this was 2006 and I took my kids to see it as well when they came up to stay, that in itself is a serious Kauri, my flatmate whom owned the house said there were bigger trees in some forests than Tane Mahuta but DOC or other 'protective' parties weren't making those locations known. I believe that given ole mate's profession and I'm still in touch with him to this day.

bigger kauris no sorry rumour and I worked for DOC Kaitaia for five years -that is rubbish -and dont forget they can be easily seen from the air - yes there were a lot bigger kauris and substantially bigger kauris logged than Tane Mahuta now long gone - but living no Tane Mahuta is the biggest -

Originally Posted by Barry the hunter

bigger kauris no sorry rumour and I worked for DOC Kaitaia for five years -that is rubbish -and dont forget they can be easily seen from the air - yes there were a lot bigger kauris and substantially bigger kauris logged than Tane Mahuta now long gone - but living no Tane Mahuta is the biggest -

Yeah, Tane Mahuta isn't the tallest Kauri but as far as I'm aware it's the oldest and I think the biggest diameter one left standing. Impressive tree!

Originally Posted by No.3

Yeah, Tane Mahuta isn't the tallest Kauri but as far as I'm aware it's the oldest and I think the biggest diameter one left standing. Impressive tree!

Found one in Waipoua, the Yakas tree, that from memory is bigger in diameter than Tane Mahuta.

Originally Posted by Ranger 888

Found one in Waipoua, the Yakas tree, that from memory is bigger in diameter than Tane Mahuta.

no sorry Tane Mahuta is bigger

Huge trees are awesome alright, Tane Mahuta I haven't seen but it's on the list. Was lucky enough to have massive Puriri and Rimu on our lifestyle block in the past. Love the NZ natives but was blown away visiting Sequoia National Park in the US of A. Look up the General Sherman tree!