to cut down tōtara anymore? The short answer is yes – but only on private land, (and the various legal processes will be outlined further on). But really, the first question should be is it even …

The best way to find out if you can cut down a Totara tree is to check with your local council. They can advise you on any specific rules or regulations in your area. You can find your council's …

Nov 22, 2024 · 🌱 Propagate Totara via cuttings, seeds, or seedlings for diverse growth options. 💧 Maintain humidity and moisture for successful cuttings and seedlings during propagation. 🌞 …

Tease out (straighten and trim) any pot-bound roots before firming the soil around them, ensuring there are no air cavities. Totara is a hardy pioneer species that establishes fairly easily and is …

Sep 18, 2020 · The native totara tree grows to a huge size and is common across New Zealand. Learn 6 facts about this tree, including why Maori revere it. As a pakeha and non-native to …

Five chapters cover the topics such as introducing the tōtara opportunity, planting tōtara, pruning, thinning, and harvesting tōtara. Along with accompanying videos, they are now posted on the …

The huge Maori waka taua, capable of carrying 100 warriors, were often hollowed out from a single Totara log. Often the tree was chosen long before it was felled, and the east side of the …

Totara regenerates freely in forest margins, open scrub and grassland (McSweeny as cited in Bergin, 2003). Totara successfully establishes on bare ground on steep slopes, facilitated by …

Tōtara, also known as the totara tree, used to be a dominant tree in lowland and montane forests, but in modern times it's less prevalent. There are separate male and female tōtara – females …

Pruning can begin once the trees are well-established and above the height of any competing vegetation – e.g. from around 2 metres tall. Pruning trials by the Northland Totara Working …