The Aussie gum tree: why it's worth protecting

This iconic Australian tree is 70 million years old. With almost 900 species described, it has a central place in our landscape and our lives.
The gum tree is at the heart of Australian ecosystems. Home to many animals, they are also used by people in various ways. Associate Professor Michael-Shawn Fletcher and Dr Rachel Fowler walk us through some of these things in this video for National Eucalypt Day.
The video was produced for Eucalypt Australia in collaboration with Primary Connections.
Eucalypt Australia supports the conservation, education and research of eucalypts. Learn more: www.eucalyptaustralia.org.au/
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