Article from California Academy of Sciences: Science Today which mentions Dr. Meg Lowman’s work with eucalyptus trees.
Over one hundred years ago, Eucalyptus trees were planted around the world. Native to Australia, these trees are hardy, and able to take root almost everywhere. Planted for fuel and timber, they have today become one of the most recognized invasive species. The Academy’s chief of science and sustainability, Meg Lowman, wrote about them last winter, describing how they displace native species in Ethiopia and require a significant amount of water—a precious resource in that east African country. They are also found throughout California, disrupting or creating ecosystems, depending on which side you’re on.
