The Australian species spreading all over the world and exacerbating bushfires
Eucalyptus trees are grown in plantations in nearly 100 countries and planted as city trees on every continent besides ...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation24 天
Scientists say fire-loving Tasmanian blue gums not to blame for LA fires
The highly flammable Tasmanian blue gum is a common sight around some areas of Los Angeles, and has been blamed in the past for contributing to California's wildfires. Fire scientist David Bowman ...
Koala sanctuary plan for Kangaroo Island to protect population
A sanctuary for up to 1,000 koalas and other wildlife is to be established on Kangaroo Island with the hope it will bring ...
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Scientists say fire-loving Tasmanian blue gums not to blame for LA fires
The Tasmanian blue gum — known for its peeling stringybark, long waxy leaves, cup-shaped "gumnuts", and distinctive smell — is a common sight in parts of Los Angeles. It has also been ...
AOL18 天
How Eucalyptus Fans the CA Wildfire Flames
Species like the Tasmanian blue gum (Eucalyptus globulus) grow to heights 200 feet or more and are prized for their durability and quick growth. As such, many Australian plantations produce ...
Couriermail18 天
Los Angeles bushfires: Australian eucalyptus trees blamed for disaster as experts weigh in
The Tasmanian blue gum has become so synonymous with the streets of Los Angeles and San Francisco that many Californians are convinced it’s native. But now, the iconic Aussie tree is at the ...