Tōtara Ridge
The tōtara trees are 30 metres long
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The tōtara trees is a medium -> large tree which grows slowly to around 20 to 25 m, exceptionally to 35 m; it is noted for its longevity and the great girth of its trunk. The bark peels off in papery-flakes, with a purplish-> golden brown hue. The sharp, dull green needle-like leaves are stiff and leathery, 2 cm long.
the nz native moths is Pūriri moth
The Churton Park Revegetation Group is sponsored by the Churton Park Wellington City Council have been putting a lot of effort into tidying Lakewood reserve over recent years. Planting area among existing trees and shrubs
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Beech trees
Totara
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Northern Rāta
Matai
Rimu
Kahikatea
Miro
Shrubs
Koromiko (Hebes)
NZ broom
Poataniwha
Kawakawa
medicine
shade
Ferns
Silver Fern (Ponga)
All types of ferns grow well here
Rangitata Skink live in poataniwha
Kawakawa looper moth caterpillar
Geckos
Green Gecko
Common gecko
Forest gecko
nocturnal
eat fruit and nectar and insects
eat flies and moths
Forest gecko eat insects, moths, flies, fruit and nectar.
Transport 200 years ago
small boat along rivers
blue mouth
horses
Porirua Road
Wellington to Porirua
Stopped halfway at Halfway House
tūtara
the green gecko
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the cabin
the main area
The Sunlight area
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