New Zealand's native bush plays an important role in the The Lord of Rings trilogy, providing a magical backdrop for many beloved scenes. This documentary series explores the ecological challenges these iconic filming locations face, with the opening episode all about the kererū. Since the Moa's extinction, the kererū is the only remaining bird in Aotearoa that can disperse large seeds, making it vital to our forests. Experts discuss the kererū's breeding habits, controlling it's predator the possum, and New Zealand's booming possum fur industry.