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Manawatū and Horowhenua vegetation

Human activity has completely altered the vegetation, except on the heights of the Ruahīne and Tararua ranges. A hundred years ago, forest covered much of the region.

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Malcolm McKinnon. 'Manawatū and Horowhenua region', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 2-Mar-09
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/manawatu-and-horowhenua-region/3/1