“…Lee & Johnson (1984) compared the levels of nitrogen and major elements (Na, K, Ca, Mg, P, and S) in divaricating and non-divaricating Coprosma species, including two species (Coprosma grandifolia and C. lucida) examined in the present Capra hircus). During a year-round study on the diet preference offeral goats (Mitchell et al 1987) in lowland rimu-rata-kamahi forest on eastern Mt Taranaki (Mt .Egmont), foliage from seven preferred plant species were collected and analysed for nitrogen, and most of the essential major (Na, K, Ca, Mg, P, and S) and trace (Cu, Zn, Fe, and Mn) elements.…”