2. Waipoua Forest, New Zealand
This is one of the country’s most famous kauri forests. It includes ancient greenery, colorful ferns, rare birds and age-old trees. The oldest tree, “Lord of the Forest,” stands 150 feet high and is estimated to be roughly 2,300 years-old. There are natural gateways of massive kauri trees as you enter the forest. The area was made a sanctuary in the 1950s and has remained unharmed since that time.
1. Avenue of the Baobabs, Madagascar
This dirt road connects Belo Tsiribihina and Morondava and is lined with rare baobabs trees. The majority of these trees are over 800 years old. While there was a significant amount of deforestation in the region relatively recently, some of these unique, old trees are still standing. These trees are actually very useful. During dry seasons they can be tapped for drinking water. Some have actually been large enough to use for homes. Their young leaves can be used in salads and their fruit is made into a summer beverage all across Africa.
