The nursery industry has a long history in Australia and includes many family businesses, such as Fleming’s, who have been producing green life for over a century. Building on this strong traditional base, a continually evolving range of innovations are improving the tree offering for urban environments. There are several challenges that face today’s tree …
Since 1991 trees have been on the Millennium Kids agenda. Kids get it. Trees keep the planet cool, provide habitat for wildlife and are good for our health. In 1991 a project was established at a primary school in Western Australia that put a local piece of bushland at the centre of the curriculum. Over …
An exhibition developed in consultation with Ngangki Burka, Senior Kaurna Woman Aunty Lynette Crocker, and Uncle Moogy Sumner Ruled Us, Ruled Us, Ruled Us is a sound, sculpture and digital collage work on the transmutations that South Australia’s social and physical environment has undergone since first contact with British settlers. Inside the Museum of Economic …
What trees are going to be suitable for the predicted dryer and warmer climate? Let’s take a look at some of the notable trees in Adelaide Botanic Garden’s Aussie Forest and observe the qualities they can offer our future urban landscapes.
Forest Bathing is a chance to immerse in the natural environment, an opportunity to awaken and engage our senses as we allow ourselves to just ‘be’ in nature. NatureOT Forest Bathing is based on the Japanese shinrin yoku practice and is delivered in acknowledgement that all cultures across the world, including Australian Aboriginal and Torres …
A South Australian heritage and cultural icon, the Adelaide Botanic Garden Bicentennial Conservatory, is more than just an impressive structure. The award-winning building is synonymous with the botanic garden and its quest to connect people with plants and inspire a community to contribute to the sustainability of our living world. Designed by South Australian architect …
Climate change is threatening everything we hold dear; our forests, our oceans, our wilderness and the habitability of our planet. If we don’t rise to the challenge, the future of our children and grandchildren is imperilled. Ecologists tell us that the COVID threat is caused by unprecedented population pressure on natural systems – too few …
Seeds and trees: Diggers battling climate change Read More »
Abstract As Australia’s climate warms our cities and towns, councils face an increasing array of challenges in mitigating urban heat and its impact on communities and biodiversity. Local governments are under increasing pressure to increase tree canopy cover to help improve resilience against projected increases in temperature. While councils understand the need for more trees, …
Abstract Given that there has been relatively little research into Australian species for use as street trees compared to major exotic genera, yellow gum, Eucalyptus leucoxylon F.Muell. is one of a few eucalypts occurring in south-eastern Australia with bright coloured flowers that is highly regarded for urban use. However, are there species characteristics and performance …
Yellow gum (Eucalyptus leucoxylon) suitability for climate change Read More »
Abstract Climate change presents significant challenges for plants and plant selection. Temperatures are increasing, and rainfall is changing faster than plant species can adapt. This means that many species that we plant today may no longer cope with the future climate. This may be exacerbated in urban environments where impervious surfaces and the urban heat …
Urban Tree Species Selection for Future Climates – more difficult than you think Read More »
TREENET acknowledges the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to land, waters and culture.
We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.
