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National Arboretum ‘future-proofed’ against drought after months of rain, managers say – ABC News
The National Arboretum’s trees struggled to take root, and then were carefully kept alive through drought and bushfire. Now months of good rain has seen its forests…
The National Arboretum, which has been slowly taking root in Canberra for almost a decade, has seen its forests explode in growth after a deluge of rain this summer.
Key points:
- The National Arboretum has received 500ml of rain in six months
- Managers say they’ve seen more than 30 per cent growth in some forests
- The arboretum is flourishing so well, it may have to be “thinned” in future to ensure its continued health
After spending the past eight years focused on just keeping its 100 forests alive…
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