Exotic Intruders. The introduction of plants and animals into New Zealand. sketches and plans

sketches and plans

For each species there is advice on cultivation and propagation

A very large heavy book

This important book celebrates 100 of the greatest trees in New Zealand

Black and white photographs throughout

Exotic Intruders. The introduction of plants and animals into New Zealand. sketches and plansJoan Druett The complex story of the introduction of the myriad of plants and animals since the arrival of the first human settlers in the country, approximately one thousand years ago. Due to its long isolation and very recent colonisation, introduction of exotic species is a process well documented in New Zealand. Especially so since the nineteenth century establishment of acclimatisation societies by European settlers. This is an illustrated