Tag: Forests
5 Reasons to Visit Mornington Peninsula with Kids This Year
If you decided to visit Mornington Peninsula in Australia with your kids, you have made an excellent choice. Famous for its breathtaking beaches and...
Exhibition: Above the Canopy celebrates the Australian environment- Now open at Town Hall Gallery
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Saturday 9 July - Saturday 24 September 2022
Town Hall Gallery presents the new exhibition Above the Canopy, celebrating the rich and diverse beauty of the Australian...
Why tackling deforestation is so important for slowing climate change
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Humanity injects an almost incomprehensible 42 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO₂) into the atmosphere every year. The majority of this comes from...
Tree ferns are older than dinosaurs. And that’s not even the most interesting thing about them
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With massive fronds creating a luxuriously green canopy in the understory of Australian forests, tree ferns are a familiar sight on...
Contrary to common belief, some forests get more fire-resistant with age
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An out-of-season bushfire raged through Sydney’s southwest at the weekend, burning more than 2,400 hectares and threatening homes.
As the fire season extends and heatwaves...