THE FIRST STEP in the study of ecology is the identification of plants. A new book, "Trees and Shrubs of New Zealand,” by A. L. Poole and N. M. Adams, and published by the Government Printer, will be a valuable aid, to all interested in New Zealand vegetation, in identifying the woody plants of forest and shrub lands. The authors, both well-known botanists, have combined artistic ability with scientific precision, but have avoided technicalities which might discourage laymen. These illustrations from the book show’ (above) typical Westland swamp-land Kahikatea forest, with the old forest of adult trees and young trees in the foreground and (below) the leaves and cones of the Kauri. More than 400 species have been illustrated.

Press, Volume CII, Issue 30188, 20 July 1963, Page 3

THE FIRST STEP in the study of ecology is the identification of plants. A new book, "Trees and Shrubs of New Zealand,” by A. L. Poole and N. M. Adams, and published by the Government Printer, will be a valuable aid, to all interested in New Zealand vegetation, in identifying the woody plants of forest and shrub lands. The authors, both well-known botanists, have combined artistic ability with scientific precision, but have avoided technicalities which might discourage laymen. These illustrations from the book show’ (above) typical Westland swamp-land Kahikatea forest, with the old forest of adult trees and young trees in the foreground and (below) the leaves and cones of the Kauri. More than 400 species have been illustrated.