‘Without trees we are all lost’: the ancient stories of Australia’s iconic Eucalyptus

11/10/2025 12 min
‘Without trees we are all lost’: the ancient stories of Australia’s iconic Eucalyptus

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In his new book, Professor Stephen Hopper delves into the ancient history, biology, and cultural significance of the Australian eucalyptus tree. In addition to his approach as a botanist, Hopper honours Indigenous knowledge systems to better understand how we can help preserve them amid the challenging future that they face. Guest: Professor Stephen Hopper, Botanist,  University of Western Australia