New research suggests some Australian ecosystems are more threatened than might be suggested by looking at vegetation loss alone. 

The ANU Research Forest at the National Arboretum Canberra is proving to be an ideal place to "see" trees and forests in a new way.

Researchers at ANU have found the current management practices in the Mountain Ash forests of Victoria's Central Highlands don't stack up economically.

Researchers have found large old trees need greater long-term protection from the threat climate change and logging if they are to be saved for future generations.

Fires raging across the countryside through forests and farms create headlines around the world when they invade cities and towns and create mayhem. 

A research team led by Professor Peter Kanowski and Dr Kulala Mulung is conducting a five-year study in the province that seeks to support the local balsa industry.