600 years as told by a Kauri pine. by blinkings
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Description
These trees can theoretically live up to 2000 years, but heavy logging which began around 1820 and continued for a century has considerably decreased the number of Kauri trees. By 1900, less than 10 per cent of the original Kauri survived. It is estimated that today, there is 4 per cent of uncut forest left in small pockets.
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Comments (19)
Loggers have as much to answer for as missionaries.
So true.
Very cool capture
wow, this is cool!
Some lovely patterns under those white lines.
I also want to live so long!!!!!!!!
Fascinating.
Excellent capture!
Amazing capture my friend. It is sad to know of the forest being destroyed. God bless.
Cool
Very fantastic capture !
What a shame they cut it down such beautiful wood great piece Andrew.
Cool photo of history.
Great shot and I liked the history too I also agree with Durleybeachbum :)
Stunning work.
Excellent capture of this display; it breaks my heart to see what we're doing to the planet ...
Sad to see these trees go down. Man is his worse enemy.... Aloha
Amazing slice of life! And dbb summed it up quite nicely!
Its really very VERY fascinating to see it displayed like this but as you say a real shame that they never realised that once gone.... its bloody gone! Good shot mate! Rob
That is a fantastic photo and zoom Andrew!