The threat of kauri dieback disease is rearing its ugly head in Northland but it's not the native tree's only enemy this summer.
It comes as the Kauri Dieback Management Programme is extended for another five to 10 years in an effort to stop the disease from spreading.
Northland Conservation Board chair Mita Harris said people need to clean their footwear and equipment when moving from forest to forest - and then there's the risk of wildfires.
"Believe it or not there are still people that will take the risk and burn a bit of rubbish foolishly sometimes on the hottest and most windiest of days that we have up here."
Ms Harris said there are simple ways to help stop kauri from being hit by the disease and it's crucial.
