All tree leaves have an outer layer called the epidermis, which can also be used in the identification process. This leaf "skin" always has a waxy cover called the cuticle and varies in thickness.

Australian native son Richard Christiansen spent decades chasing his destiny around the globe. On a recent trip with his mom, ...

The Tasmania Police search and rescue helicopter crew has been called out to "almost 200 missions in the 2024/25 financial year", with a number of these rescue incidents "avoidable had people ...

An organisation whose aerial photos formed part of the evidence in a tree-felling court case in Gower has now bought the land where they were chopped down. It is the first time the Gower Society ...

Tree root systems are seldom on the minds of forest owners, tree planters, and general dendrophiles. Roots are rarely exposed, and so misconceptions about how they grow and function can influence ...

“Tasmania has experienced a three-fold increase in road deaths compared to the same period in 2024, with 27 lives lost year to date compared to nine last year. “Overall, fatal and serious ...

The Complete Encyclopedia of Trees and Shrubs gives comprehensive descriptions to satisfy any arborist. Focusing on vegetation that is extraordinary for its adaptational ability, wild beauty, or ...

The Spirit of Tasmania IV has left its temporary port in Scotland to begin sea trials, following months of technical issues that postponed the new ferry’s journey to Australia. The vessel set out this ...

In 2023, it was determined that Bradford pear trees showed qualities of invasive species, and the decision was made to make it illegal to purchase, grow, or plant these trees.