Recommended Books

A practical field guide to New Zealand's native edible plants. Andrew Crowe

 Gardener's Encyclopaedia of NZ Native Plants

Cave, Paddison

 Trees and Shrubs of New Zealand

Poole and Adams

 The Reed Field Guide to New Zealand Native Trees

J.T. Salmon

 Which Native Plant Can I Grow Here?

Andrew Crowe

 100 Best NZ Native Plants for Gardens

Fiona Eadie

  Don't forget all the usual Bushmanfriends New Zealand native plant content available fromhere

Kia ora and hello again.

 With Christmas and the holidays just around the corner, here's a reminder of some products and activities to enrichen your summer experiences.

Native plant Books. The Christmas shopping season is well into full swing. Why don't  you avoid the rush and bustle of the mall and order from the internet  in your own time?. Select from the banners a choice of excellent books that are useful for identifying native plants. They make a great gift and are ideal to throw into the car or backpack as you get out into the Kiwi environment this summer. If you're on a road trip these holidays check out the travellers guides for those off the beaten track highlights only found in Godzone's outdoor paradise.

Bushmansfriend  newsletter subscriber  summer special. As a valued  subscriber  to the newsletter you are entitled to a discount on Bushmansfriend guided bush walk and harbour tour of the Whangaroa Harbour. Just bring along this newsletter and you and your group will receive a $10 discount per person on the guided walk. If you wish to walk the Wairakau stream track under your own arrangements, give me a ring  09 4051844 and I can pick you up from Lane Cove anfd give you a tour of Whangaroa harbour, returning you to your vehicle. Only $20 per person. Full details are available from here

Northland has it all. Campgrounds, beaches, yachting and fishing, cafe culture, subtropical climate, a bicultural heritage and history, awesome forest walks and genuine kiwi experiences. Check out all that Northland has to offer from here

Its Bushmansfriend first birthday and to celebrate here are a selection of this years best photos.  Click the thumbnail to give a larger version.

Have a great Summer, keep safe on the roads, at the beach and in the Bush.

Tony Foster

From Weta to Kauri. A guide to The New Zealand forest

Contact : Tony Foster  73 Campbell Rd. Totara North  RD2  Kaeo
Northland    New Zealand
Phone: 09 4051844         0800 266685

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