Fenner in the News - Snow gums dieback threatens to leave alpine wasteland

Publication date
Saturday, 5 Oct 2019
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ANU environmental researcher Matthew Brookhouse.
ANU environmental researcher Matthew Brookhouse.

A native longicorn beetle is ringbarking the trees all across Kosciuszko National Park, creating a mass die-off of native snow gums throughout the Australian alps. Senior lecturer in environmental research at the Australian National University, Dr Brookhouse spoke with The Australian, stating that the damage is widespread, consistent, and caused by the same insect.

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