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Australia declares mainland alpine ash forests endangered

By Megan Strauss The Australian government recently listed the iconic alpine ash forests of mainland Australia as an ...
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A 1939 Royal Commission found burning forests leads to more bushfires. But the cycle of destruction can be stopped

Every year, government workers around Australia start fires in the bush. The idea behind these prescribed burning programs is that removing dry leaves and branches reduces the chance of bigger, more ...

Stronger environmental protection granted for alpine ash forests but concerns remain

Scientists hope an endangered listing may help preserve alpine ash forests, but the forestry industry is raising concerns that it could result in further decline.
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What the grim outlook for Alpine Ash forests tells us about forestry dogma (commentary)

In March, the Australian Government announced that the Alpine Ash forests of mainland Australia have been listed as an ...
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We may be making Australia’s fire problem worse – not better

Research shows that logging, thinning and prescribed burning can increase forest flammability, challenging long-held ...
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Australia’s native bees struggled after the Black Summer fires – but a world‑first solution brought them buzzing back

After a devastating bushfire, efforts to help nature recover typically focus on vertebrates and plants. Yet extreme fires can threaten insects, too. After the Black Summer fires of 2019–20, I embarked ...

Global forest loss slows but El Niño fires could threaten progress

The loss of tropical rainforests eased last year, according to new analysis, but scientists warn they are still disappearing ...