Removing invasive eucalyptus trees from Anthony Chabot Regional Park could help mitigate wildfire risk where wildland-urban ...

BENGALURU: The state forest department is undertaking the task of uprooting old eucalyptus trees from government and forest lands in the state, after obtaining permission from the Central government.

Eucalyptus trees, originally from Australia, account for a quarter of Portugal's total forest area and cover around 10% of the country, according to the latest national forest inventory.

Worsening fire conditions are the biggest threat. As large trees develop over centuries, large fissures form in their trunks.

Informed actions will allow giant eucalypts to re-emerge and protect forest dynamics, essential wildlife habitats and traditional knowledge. Implementation will create scientific opportunities ...