The idea was born sometime around 2010 after a team of MSc students at the University of Waikato spent their summers studying epiphytes. These keen students realised that there was a need for a single information source on the epiphytes, vines and mistletoes of New Zealand after they got rather tired of lugging 5 different field guides around the forest. At the time, each book covered a few of the species they were coming across; one for the ferns, one for the orchids, a few for the vines etc.
The idea became a reality when the Environmental Research Institute (ERI) at the University of Waikato gave it the backing it needed. Three years on and with the help of 43 photographers and 10 reviewers, including Professors John Dawson and Gerhard Zotz, it is almost done!
The Field Guide to New Zealand's Epiphytes, Vines and Mistletoes by Catherine Kirby features 268 pages, 103 species and 320 superb photographs. It is being released at a special launch on the 11th of December 2014.
The idea became a reality when the Environmental Research Institute (ERI) at the University of Waikato gave it the backing it needed. Three years on and with the help of 43 photographers and 10 reviewers, including Professors John Dawson and Gerhard Zotz, it is almost done!
The Field Guide to New Zealand's Epiphytes, Vines and Mistletoes by Catherine Kirby features 268 pages, 103 species and 320 superb photographs. It is being released at a special launch on the 11th of December 2014.
Preparing the field guide has been a fun and interesting journey. The species information was gathered from a wide range of sources including the NZ Flora series, NZPCN, Journal Articles and books. This information was then complimented by personal observations and expert contributions.
Each species description includes details on the key features of the plant, its habitat, flowering and fruiting times (where applicable), threats and identification clues.
Many people from around New Zealand and the world were extremely kind in donating their photos to the publication. The full colour, high quality images are essential for identification and make the book very user-friendly.
Each species description includes details on the key features of the plant, its habitat, flowering and fruiting times (where applicable), threats and identification clues.
Many people from around New Zealand and the world were extremely kind in donating their photos to the publication. The full colour, high quality images are essential for identification and make the book very user-friendly.
It is hoped that this field guide will be a catalyst and tool for more people to learn about our amazing epiphytes, vines and mistletoes. Please see the following flyer or the field guide page for a pre-release special offer (available 20th October to 10th November 2014) if you fancy your own copy:
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