Tag #Eucalypts

What is the immediate impact of South Australia's severe drought on Australia's diverse eucalypt populations, and what does this signify for broader conservation efforts?

Dr. Dean Nicolle has planted over 10,000 eucalypt trees of over 800 species south of Adelaide since 1993, creating the Currency Creek Arboretum. However, due to South Australia's worst drought in 40 years, about a third of the trees are dying, particularly stringybarks. This highlights the vulnerability of even drought-resistant species to extreme climate events.