kauris
Kauris refers to kauri trees, a group of conifers in the genus Agathis within the family Araucariaceae. The term is commonly used for several related species native to the southwestern Pacific, most notably Agathis australis, the New Zealand kauri. Kauri collectively occupy a range of habitats from tropical to temperate forests in regions including New Zealand, Australia, New Guinea, and nearby islands.
Kauri trees are evergreen conifers that can form large, straight trunks with broad canopies. They produce dense,
Historically, kauri timber supported significant logging and timber industries in New Zealand and parts of Australia.
Culturally, kauri wood has been highly valued by indigenous peoples, particularly Māori in New Zealand, for