A basis for the management of New Zealand Kauri (Agathis sustralis (D. Don) Lindl.) forest.

Authors: J. C. Halkett
Publication: New Zealand Journal of Forestry, Volume N.Z.J.For. 1983, Issue N.Z.J.For. 28(1) 1983, pp 15-23, May 1983
Publisher: New Zealand Institute of Forestry

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Abstract: The area of primeval kauri (Agathis australis (D.Don) Lindl.) forest has been substantially reduced. There now exists a significant second-crop resource.

Kauri forests are important ecosystems which are valuable for timber production plus non-wood values and benefits.

The management potential of kauri has been indicated by research. This and other considerations resulted in a revised kauri management policy being introduced in 1973.

Sustained yield management is prescribed for timber production

zones. This necessitates a knowledge of the ecological character

istics and an appreciation of growth dynamics, stand structures

and extent of the resource. The productivity of second-crop stands

suggests that there exists the opportunity for increasing the present

cut.

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