totara

the ancient totara stood towering over the forest canopy.

maori carved valuable canoes from totara wood.

the totara forest provided shelter for native birds.

early settlers used totara for building railway sleepers.

a lone totara grew beside the mountain stream.

the totara bark has distinctive reddish-brown scales.

conservationists protect the remaining totara groves.

the totara's deep roots help prevent soil erosion.

totara trees can live for over a thousand years.

woodlands once covered with totara now face threats.

the totara's leaves are dark green and leathery.

tourists admire the majestic totara in national parks.