New Zealand Tree Project

A team of photographers, climbers and scientists spent many hours in the boughs of giant rimu and kahikatea trees to capture the wonder of the forest from new perspectives. In the dense temperate rainforest of Pureora, they were privileged to experience the hidden world of the forest canopy.

Their canopy exploration revealed many incredible plants, insects and birds that live their entire lives far above the ground. Beautiful native orchids festooned every branch with aromatic flowers and raucous kākā screeched at dawn and dusk. The team are proud to share this forest magic through the first ever full portrait of a rimu tree and an exquisite collection of photographs and footage.