Heather introduced from Britain growing in front of Mount Ruapehu, North Island's highest mountain. Tongariro National Park.

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Early morning light on Mount Ruapehu the North Island's highest mountain. In the foreground is Calluna Vulgaris, heather from Britain introduced by Ranger John Cullen in 1912, believing that the tussockland of Tongariro should be transformed into grouse moors like those in Britain. Tongariro National Park. North Island, New Zealand

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Size: 2629px × 3951px
Location: Tongariro National Park New Zealand
Photo credit: © Mike Robinson / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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