The Meaning of Trees explores the history, use and significance of New Zealand’s native plant species. Here you will find information about the role plants have played throughout history, and how they have been used for medicine, food, shelter, science and spirituality.
The goal of the website is to show that plants are not just as creatures that share our landscape but are active players in our history and lives.
How to use this website
Trees
Find out detailed information on a particular native tree or plant.
Learn how it has been used and viewed throughout history.
People
This section explores key people and groups that have shaped our interaction with plants.
Stories
Learn how the native flora have influenced human and evolutionary history.
Food
Explores which native plants are edible and which make the best teas and beers.
Who am I?
Find out more about the author of Meaning of Trees Robert Vennell
Get in Touch
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Thanks for the follow – following you back as your blog looks fascinating and we love our NZ flora and fauna 🙂 Look forward to having a read through.
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Thanks very much coastingnz!
Your photos are stunning. I definitely need to explore the West coast as soon as possible – what an incredible place! Looking forward to your next post!
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This looks a wonderful idea and hope you can keep it going. Rich source of information.
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Thanks very much! Glad to hear you are enjoying the site. I definitely intend to keep it going indefinitely and have a very long list of plants and other things I’d love to write about. I’ve been taking a break at the moment to finish my thesis, but hope to be back writing again soon!
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