On 9/6/2011 4:30 AM, Brian Swale wrote:
> Moose mentioned Pygmy forest
>
> I checked out the link thanks.
>
> It looks very like NZ Okarito (place) rimu (conifer) forest on compacted
> glacial alluvium. South Westland where the rain comes down by the bucket-
> ful, and the trees look as though they are starving. Which they are, of
> nutrients.
Ah, I see you are an author on the forests of that place. I don't see any web
references to stunted trees, though.
Obviously not well known outside small circles in NZ and pro foresters.
> Your blocked track certainly was somewhat blocked. Sizeable twigs, I thought !
Fortunately, even at Bill's age, I am supple, and slithered through without
trouble. :-)
Moose
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