NZ Epiphyte survey programme

This programme aims to increase our knowledge of New Zealand's epiphytes, vines and mistletoes. We encourage people from all walks of life to get involved and contribute to our database of information on these interesting plants. Basic plant knowledge is required - if you are lacking this but keen to be involved feel free to contact us about epiphyte identification training. 


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Register with the NZ Epiphyte Network (go to member registration)
Using the blue flow chart below, decide how many trees you want to survey. The times indicated are for once-off surveys, there is no commitment to survey regularly.
By clicking the blue links below download survey sheets (1 per host tree) and explanatory notes
Head into the bush and survey as many trees as you like!
Using the black flow chart below, decide how you are going to send your information to us

Note: this is a guide - the epiphyte loads in different forests will vary greatly and so will the time it takes to survey them

Click here to download epiphyte survey sheet

Click here to download explanatory notes

Click here to download a basic epiphyte & vine ID guide