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Eucalyptus and fire - Wildfire Today
Wildland firefighters in Australia and in some areas of California are very familiar with eucalyptus trees. They are native and very common in Australia and are planted as ornamentals in the United States. The leaves produce a volatile highly combustible oil, and the ground beneath the trees is covered with large amounts of litter which … Continue reading "Eucalyptus and fire"
Bill Gabbert