Most of us just take it for granted. But bark is one of the most complex parts of a tree and has many different jobs to do.
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Many in the wider community still see sugar gums as risky trees that drop dangerous branches. But there is much to appreciate and admire about Eucalyptus cladocalyx.
New research reveals how trees respond to extreme heat. Most trees lose more water than models predict. Some species cope better than others. Access to water will be critical for the hot summer ahead.
A climate scientist looks at what works and some popular ideas that aren’t as cheap or effective as people hope.
When a plant is stressed, it mobilises its resources and often converts its starch reserves back to sugar. As soon as this happens, the stressed plant becomes sweeter than its healthier neighbours.
People have painted on cave walls and written on clay and wax tablets, papyrus and paper made from wood. Could screens replace paper someday?
In many parts of Australia, the trees are in full flower in December. But once they start you must be quick to catch sight of them, the impressive flower show doesn’t last more than a couple of weeks.
Masting is what biologists call the pattern of trees for miles around synchronizing to all produce lots of seeds − or very few. Why and how do they get on schedule?
Top contributors
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Senior Research Associate, School of Ecosystem and Forest Sciences, The University of Melbourne
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Distinguished Scholar, NCAR; Affiliate Faculty, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
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Distinguished Professor, Ecosystem Function and Integration, Western Sydney University
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Professor of Plant Eco-physiology, Western Sydney University
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Professor Emeritus of Global Change Biology and Terrestrial Systems Science, Oregon State University
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Postdoctoral Researcher in Plant Ecophysiology, Western Sydney University
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Assistant Professor of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of California, Merced
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Professor and Associate Director, Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment, Western Sydney University
