Greg Brave/Shutterstock May 6, 2024 Curious Kids: why do trees have bark? Gregory Moore, The University of Melbourne 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.
Gregory Moore April 24, 2024 Sugar gums have a reputation as risky branch-droppers but they’re important to bees, parrots and possums Gregory Moore, The University of Melbourne 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.
Melaleuca infected with myrtle rust. Louise Shuey December 14, 2023 Myrtle rust is devastating Australian forests. A new high-tech spray holds out hope for native trees Rebecca Degnan, The University of Queensland and Alistair McTaggart, The University of Queensland Australian scientists have developed a cure for myrtle rust which could stop an unprecedented extinction event unfolding in native forests.