Story: Wellington region

Wellington vegetation

Most of Wellington’s lowland native forest was cleared in 19th century for farming, while much forest in the Remutaka and Tararua ranges survived. In the late 20th century, large areas of former pastureland reverted to bush and scrub.

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Chris Maclean, 'Wellington region - Plants and animals', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/interactive/13187/wellington-vegetation (accessed 30 April 2024)

Story by Chris Maclean, updated 1 Aug 2015