Kauri is slow to establish with little height growth and volume production in the first 5-15 years after planting. Once established and growing actively, kauri were shown to have volume current increments of 17-18 m3 ha-1 yr-1.

How big do kauri trees grow?

Kauri are among the world’s mightiest trees, growing to over 50 m tall, with trunk girths up to 16 m, and living for over 2,000 years.

Is it illegal to cut down kauri?

Ms Charlesworth said that while many kauri dense areas are covered by the SEA (significant ecological area) plan, which was introduced after blanket tree protection was lifted in 2012, even those trees can be cut down. … She stated there are no laws protecting trees, including natives, outside of SEAs.