Gone Native - Beech (Wellington) Traditional Cache
Gone Native - Beech (Wellington)
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The Rimutaka Forest Park is a great area to see some of our native bush. With a number of tracks to suit all age groups, fitness levels and mobility requirements, it is very accessible, and a great place to enjoy the outdoors.
The Gone Native - Beech cache is placed on the Orongorongo valley track, in a small open area of beech forest. New Zealand has five species of beech, each prefering different soil and climate conditions. Hard Beech (Nothofagus truncata) and Black beech (Nothofagus solandri) are found in the lowland areas of the North Island and northern South Island. Red beech (N. fusca) prefers the foothills and inland river valley floors particularly where soils are fertile and well drained. Silver beech which is the most widespread tall tree in Fiordland (N. menziesii) prefers higher, wetter conditions. Finally Mountain Beech (N. solandri var cliffortioides) grows in the mountains and on less fertile soils than silver beech, often forming the tree line at high altitudes.
Feel free in your log to venture which species of beech tree is growing in this area.
There is no need to damage any surrounding vegetation, but the cache is neatly hidden, and should be replaced carefully as found - in an upright position. You don't need to start climbing the steeper slope.
Following fine weather, sneakers are suitable for walking into this area, but don’t underestimate how quickly the weather can change, and always have warm clothing and water available.
Additional Hints
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