300+ Australian bird species rely on large old trees' structural complexity for habitat.
Large old trees are vital for Australian birds, with more than 300 species relying on them for habitat. Mature trees have unique features like cracks, hollows, dead branches, and abundant nectar and seeds that saplings lack. New research using lidar technology reveals that large old trees have 383 meters of structural complexity on average, which small trees can't replace.
March 14, 2024
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