Native Eucalypts of Victoria and Tasmania, South-eastern Australia by

The eucalypts are a group of approximately 850 species of trees and shrubs and represent one of the world’s most important commercial group of forest trees. They dominate most terrestrial landscapes in south-eastern Australia, whether they are natural, agricultural, or urban. Native Eucalypts of Victoria and Tasmania is a comprehensive treatment of every eucalypt species and subspecies occurring in these two states of south-eastern Australia (145 eucalypts in total). The book provides a wealth of information regarding their identification, distribution, ecology and uses. Designed and written for those with no botanical training, but also catering for the professional, this book will be a valuable resource for all those interested in appreciating, identifying and growing the unique native eucalypts of south-eastern Australia.

About the Author: Dean Nicolle OAM has been interested in Australian native plants since childhood and by the age of 16 was devoted to seeing in the wild, and attempting to grow, every known species of eucalypt. Dean is self-employed as a consulting arborist, botanist and ecologist, specialising in the eucalypts. He has named over 70 new species of eucalypts and has authored over 75 peer-reviewed scientific publications as well as a number of reference books on eucalypts. He established and maintains Currency Creek Arboretum in South Australia, a specialist research arboretum growing over 800 species of eucalypts.

Native Eucalypts of Victoria and Tasmania, South-eastern Australia by ISBN 9780646868097