Tree hunter grows the world's rarest plants in a rare tree garden | ABC Australia

Some of the world’s rarest trees are growing in Alistair Watt’s backyard and its given him entry into one of the world’s most exclusive clubs - the International Dendrology Society.
Produced by Rhiannon Stevens, ABC Ballarat.
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[@edwardfletcher7790]

This man deserves an Order of Australia award.

[@chrisallen7068]

Oh my word, what a treat. I hope when his lifes work is done, and Alistair Watts has returned to the creator, some benevolent organisation or person continues his wonderful work.

[@StrongFlatWhite]

What a wonderful human being 🙏🏻💗🕊

[@mcbama6848]

This guy ❤ you are one cool dude love you’re work mate much love 💕

[@leelastarsky]

This has been my dream forever! What a wonderful man!!🥰

[@wildlifegardenssydney7492]

Wow…..from bare with no trees to this fascinating evolving paradise………congratulations!!! you have such a brilliant vision and patience………..the natives, habitat and wildlife must be wonderfully abundant.

[@333sutra]

Wonderful.

[@Jay-gr9ij]

Awesome

[@amraceway]

The first thing we do when we build a new house or sub-division is bulldoze the block of all vegetation and top soil. How refreshing when this isn't done.

[@rayedwards1882]

Well done Alistair, looks amazing.

[@Lee-bx5vc]

A piece of information, thank you.

[@Celeste-in-Oz]

Wonderful! I just hope it gets adequate protection in the future with all the risks of a destabilising climate. Gotta try though.

[@tapaskumarjana8747]

Sir it's really very nice 🙏🌹🌹🪷🪷🌹🌹🌹🪷🙏

[@uglyvulture5172]

Good job sir.

[@sacredsermon2027]

You are the next God who says "Grow, Spread and Fruitfiy"

[@araelenecaletti1665]

Great. TREE s in victoria

[@roodoorara]

Probably he introduced a new species of green rabbits.

[@peculiarfilm]

Wait did he just admit to Introducing over 250 non native trees and plants? Can someone explain

[@not1iota229]

I cant even take bananas from sydney to tasmania.

[@georgereaperkambosos4029]

Smart man…..there’s nothing wrong with cutting down trees for furniture or anything else for that matter…..