
New housing subdivisions, smaller yards and a dependence on air conditioning have led to a 30 per cent decline in Australian residential trees in the past decade, research shows.
The result? Hotter neighbourhoods and higher energy costs.

New housing subdivisions, smaller yards and a dependence on air conditioning have led to a 30 per cent decline in Australian residential trees in the past decade, research shows.
The result? Hotter neighbourhoods and higher energy costs.