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Eucalyptus marginata

Eucalyptus marginata, commonly known as jarrah, is an evergreen tree species in the family Myrtaceae, endemic to southwestern Western Australia. It grows to 30–40 metres tall, with a straight cylindrical bole up to 2 metres in diameter and a thin, relatively open crown, featuring rough, fibrous, greyish-brown bark that persists on the trunk and larger branches. The tree produces narrow lanceolate leaves 8–13 cm long, dark green on both sides, and white flowers in umbels of 4–8, followed by spherical to barrel-shaped fruits 9–20 mm long.^[1]^[2] Jarrah dominates the eponymous jarrah forests across a range from near Perth southward to the Stirling Range and Albany, thriving on gravelly lateritic soils derived from ironstone in areas receiving over 600 mm annual rainfall within a Mediterranean climate of hot dry summers and mild wet winters. These forests support diverse wildlife, including birds, mammals, and insects, with the tree's flowers providing nectar for bees and its lignotuber enabling post-fire regeneration. However, jarrah is vulnerable to the soil-borne pathogen Phytophthora cinnamomi, which causes root rot and dieback, exacerbating threats from habitat fragmentation. The species is classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List due to ongoing pressures from logging, bauxite mining, and disease.^[1]^[2]^[3] The jarrah's wood is a major economic resource, prized for its hardness, density, durability, and termite resistance, with a reddish-brown heartwood used extensively in heavy construction, railway sleepers, flooring, furniture, and cabinetry. Deep-rooted and drought-tolerant, the tree draws water from depths up to 40 metres, contributing to its resilience in semi-arid conditions, though sustainable silviculture practices are employed to balance timber harvesting with ecological conservation in managed forests.^[1]^[2]^[3]

Taxonomy

Classification and Etymology

Eucalyptus marginata Donn ex Sm. is a species of flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae. Its taxonomic classification is as follows: Kingdom Plantae; Phylum Streptophyta; Class Equisetopsida; Subclass Magnoliidae; Order Myrtales; Family Myrtaceae; Genus Eucalyptus L'Hér.; Species E. marginata.^[4] Within the genus, it is placed in subgenus Eucalyptus, section Longistylus, and series Occidentales.^[5] The species includes several subspecies, such as E. marginata subsp. marginata, subsp. thalassica, and subsp. elegantella.^[6] The species was first formally described in 1802 by James Edward Smith in Transactions of the Linnean Society of London, based on specimens collected by James Donn, with the authority attributed as Donn ex Sm..^[7] In his 1867 Flora Australiensis, George Bentham classified E. marginata within the Myrtaceae, contributing to early systematic treatments of the genus that divided it into series based on morphological traits.^[5] Subsequent taxonomic revisions, including those by Maiden and modern phylogenetic studies, have refined its placement, confirming its position in series Occidentales through morphological and molecular evidence, such as bud structure with a single operculum.^[8] Historical synonyms include Eucalyptus floribunda Hügel ex Endl. and Eucalyptus hypoleuca Schauer.^[9] The specific epithet marginata derives from the Latin marginatus, meaning "provided with a border" or "margined," alluding to the thickened margins or intramarginal vein of the leaves, though this feature is not particularly conspicuous compared to related species.^[8] The common name "jarrah" originates from "djarraly," a term in the Noongar language of the Indigenous peoples of southwestern Western Australia, reflecting early recognition of the tree in local nomenclature.^[10]

Morphology and Growth

Physical Characteristics

Eucalyptus marginata is an evergreen tree that typically reaches a mature height of 30 to 40 meters, with a straight trunk diameter of 1 to 2 meters.^[2]^[11] The bark is rough, fibrous, and persistent from the base of the trunk to the smaller branches, presenting a greyish-brown to black coloration that persists year-round.^[11]^[8] Juvenile leaves are opposite, sessile, and glaucous, often ovate or lance-shaped, measuring 8-12 cm long and 1.5-3 cm wide, with a dull green hue.^[11] Adult leaves shift to alternate, petiolate arrangements, lanceolate in shape, 10-15 cm long and 2-3 cm wide, glossy green above and paler below, featuring a distinct marginal vein.^[11]^[12] Flower buds occur in umbels of 7-11, elongated ovoid to fusiform, 1-1.7 cm long and 0.3-0.5 cm wide, with a conical to horn-shaped operculum; mature fruit are barrel-shaped to truncate-globose capsules, 0.8-1.6 cm long and wide, dehiscing via three exserted valves.^[11]^[8]^[13] The wood exhibits a density of approximately 835 kg/m³, with reddish-brown to dark brick-red heartwood that darkens upon exposure to light, contrasting pale yellow to pink sapwood.^[14] It is highly durable against decay and insect attack, attributable to natural oils and resins within the timber.^[14]

Lifespan and Development

Eucalyptus marginata trees demonstrate slow juvenile growth, with seedlings developing into lignotuberous forms and ground coppice over 15-20 years before accelerating in height and diameter. Lignotubers form early in juveniles, typically within 6 months on ashbed soils or 12 months off ashbeds, comprising 10-16% of plant dry weight and enabling basal resprouting.^[15] Diameter growth in mature individuals averages 0.4-0.7 cm per year, varying with site factors like soil quality and stand density, independent of fire regimes in this context.^[16]^[17] The species develops extensive taproot systems penetrating up to 20-40 m into lateritic profiles, accessing deep groundwater to sustain growth during seasonal droughts.^[18]^[12] Average lifespan reaches 200-400 years, with exceptional trees exceeding 500 years, as estimated via non-destructive diameter-over-bark correlations (Age ≈ 2.35 × DOB + 6.97, where DOB is in cm) calibrated against increment cores and site-specific growth fluctuations.^[19] These longevity estimates account for variable radial increments over time, declining in senescent phases due to inherent physiological limits rather than external stressors here.^[17]

Distribution and Habitat

Geographic Range

Eucalyptus marginata is endemic to southwestern Western Australia, with its native distribution extending from the Mount Lesueur area near Eneabba in the north to regions east of Albany in the south, encompassing a latitudinal range of approximately 27°S to 35°S.^[11]^[1] The species occurs exclusively within Australia, with no verified natural populations elsewhere, reflecting its adaptation to the region's specific edaphic and climatic conditions.^[3] The core of its range lies in the Darling Scarp and the adjacent Swan Coastal Plain, where it dominates jarrah forests spanning roughly 21,000 km² (2.1 million hectares).^[20] These forests typically occupy elevations from sea level up to about 400 m, aligning with the topography of the Darling Range. Attempts to establish plantations outside this native range, including in other continents, have generally failed due to incompatibilities with local soils and environmental factors, limiting E. marginata to ornamental or experimental scales abroad.^[21] Prior to European settlement in 1829, the jarrah forest occupied an estimated 39,000 km², but extensive clearing for agriculture, timber harvesting, and mining has fragmented the landscape, reducing the intact extent by approximately 50% as of recent assessments. Current distributions show increased patchiness, particularly in northern and coastal sectors, though core southern populations remain relatively continuous.^[22]

Soil and Climatic Preferences

Eucalyptus marginata establishes and persists optimally on well-drained, nutrient-poor soils such as lateritic gravels, sandy loams, and ironstone-rich profiles, with best growth on deeply weathered red loams overlying laterite cappings.^[3]^[23] These edaphic conditions reflect adaptations to phosphorus-impoverished substrates typical of its native southwestern Australian habitats, where shallow, gravelly horizons predominate but deeper profiles enhance vigor.^[24] The species favors slightly acidic soils with a pH range of 5.5 to 6.5, tolerating down to 5.0, and exhibits reduced performance on waterlogged sites due to poor tolerance of anaerobic conditions.^[25]^[26] Climatically, E. marginata is suited to Mediterranean regimes featuring hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters, with mean annual rainfall of 625–1,250 mm predominantly in the cooler months and a 4-month dry period.^[25]^[3] Winter temperatures average 5–15°C, while summers reach maxima exceeding 30°C, with the species demonstrating resilience to seasonal heat through physiological adjustments.^[27]^[23] Drought adaptation is facilitated by extensive deep root systems, enabling access to subsurface moisture during extended dry phases where evaporation often surpasses precipitation.^[23]^[28] Forestry assessments indicate site productivity correlates positively with soil depth, as deeper lateritic layers support superior height and diameter increments compared to shallow, gravel-dominated profiles, underscoring the influence of edaphic depth on long-term biomass accumulation.^[24]^[8]

Ecology

Fire Adaptation Mechanisms

Eucalyptus marginata, commonly known as jarrah, possesses several structural adaptations that enhance its survival during fires. The species features thick, fibrous bark that insulates the underlying cambium layer from lethal temperatures, particularly in low- to moderate-intensity fires. This bark can withstand surface charring while protecting vascular tissues, allowing mature trees to survive even when crowns are scorched.^[29] Additionally, concealed epicormic buds embedded beneath the bark along stems and branches enable rapid post-fire resprouting, facilitating crown recovery within months to years after severe canopy damage.^[30] Juvenile jarrah trees rely on lignotubers—swollen basal structures rich in stored carbohydrates—for resprouting following top-kill from fire. These lignotubers protect dormant buds and nutrients, promoting vigorous basal shoots that can develop into new leaders. While jarrah capsules are not strongly serotinous, heat from fires can promote seed release and germination on nutrient-enriched ash beds, supplementing vegetative recovery with seedling establishment. Empirical data from the 1961 Dwellingup wildfire demonstrate jarrah's resilience, with significant crown recovery observed in affected stands through resprouting mechanisms, underscoring the species' classification as one of the more fire-tolerant eucalypts.^[31] Fire regime influences jarrah vitality, with optimal intervals of approximately 8-12 years permitting adequate juvenile maturation and fuel accumulation control without excessive mortality. Shorter intervals risk killing immature trees before lignotuber development, while longer gaps increase high-intensity fire risks. Prescribed burns mimicking natural frequencies sustain these adaptations, as evidenced by long-term studies showing maintained stand health under managed regimes.^[32]

Faunal Interactions and Ecosystem Role

The flowers of Eucalyptus marginata serve as a significant nectar source for avian species such as honeyeaters and a diverse assemblage of insects, including native bees and other floral visitors, contributing to pollination in jarrah-dominated ecosystems.^[33]^[34] This nectar resource supports commercial apiculture, with jarrah honey production in Western Australia estimated at approximately 300 tonnes annually, derived from mass flowering events that occur biennially.^[35] Foliage of E. marginata is browsed by herbivorous marsupials, including the western grey kangaroo (Macropus fuliginosus), which consumes it alongside other forest plants, though secondary compounds such as tannins and essential oils (e.g., 1,8-cineole) deter excessive intake by reducing palatability and inducing avoidance behaviors.^[36]^[37] These interactions influence understory dynamics, as kangaroo grazing pressure varies with plant density and chemical defenses, potentially limiting recruitment in rehabilitated areas.^[38] As the dominant canopy species in jarrah forests, E. marginata plays a central role in sustaining biodiversity, providing habitat and resources for approximately 245 vertebrate species, including birds that forage in the canopy and mammals utilizing tree hollows and foliage. These forests often feature mixed canopies with co-occurring eucalypts and an understory rich in Banksia species, where E. marginata facilitates trophic interactions such as predation and grazing that maintain ecological balance.^[39] A preliminary study published in 2024 documented a potential sharp decline in the diversity of insect visitors to E. marginata flowers in Kings Park bushland over 26 years, with abundance remaining comparable but composition shifting, possibly due to urbanization and competition from introduced honeybees.^[40] This trend underscores vulnerabilities in pollinator assemblages reliant on jarrah nectar, warranting further monitoring to assess impacts on forest reproduction and resilience.^[41]

Reproduction

Flowering and Pollination

Eucalyptus marginata bears creamy white flowers in axillary umbels, each typically comprising 10–15 buds that open to reveal numerous stamens forming a fluffy, nectar-rich display attractive to pollinators.^[8] The flowers are protandrous, with anthers dehiscing prior to stigma receptivity, which mechanistically promotes cross-pollination by reducing self-fertilization opportunities.^[40] Flowering phenology features records from August through December, often aligning with late winter to early summer in its native southwestern Australian range, though major synchronous events occur irregularly on 4–6 year cycles modulated by prior rainfall and soil moisture levels.^[8] This environmental dependence influences population-level flowering asynchrony, with drier conditions delaying or reducing bloom intensity and thereby constraining nectar yields critical for apicultural cycles in jarrah-dominated forests.^[42] Pollination vectors include birds such as the New Holland honeyeater (Phylidonyris novaehollandiae) and western spinebill (Acanthorhynchus superciliosus), alongside diverse insects like native bees, beetles, and hoverflies; feral honeybees (Apis mellifera) dominate visitor observations in urban remnants, comprising up to 47% of interactions.^[34] ^[43] Self-incompatibility mechanisms yield low controlled self-pollination success (typically <10% viable seed set), enforcing outcrossing despite occasional geitonogamous pollen transfer, as evidenced by pollen tube growth assays and field mating studies.^[44]

Regeneration and Seed Dispersal

Eucalyptus marginata primarily regenerates through seed production and vegetative resprouting, with both mechanisms triggered by disturbances such as fire or canopy openings. Seeds are retained in persistent woody capsules within the canopy, maintaining high viability often exceeding 90% even after prolonged storage.^[45] Release occurs passively via capsule dehiscence influenced by dry conditions or heat, contributing to episodic recruitment events.^[46] Seed dispersal is limited, relying mainly on gravity and minimal wind assistance, with most seeds falling within one tree height—typically under 40 meters for mature individuals up to 40 meters tall—and rarely exceeding 1.5 tree heights.^[47] Germination rates improve significantly with environmental cues like heat shock from fire, which cracks the impermeable seed coat, and smoke exposure, which promotes biochemical responses; field trials indicate enhanced seedling emergence under these conditions compared to unscarified seeds.^[48] Seed supply often limits recruitment density in intact forests, though mature stands can yield substantial inputs sufficient for densities of over 2,000 seedlings per hectare post-disturbance when seedbed conditions are favorable.^[49]^[50] Vegetative regeneration occurs via lignotubers—swollen basal structures formed early in seedling development—that store carbohydrates and produce multiple epicormic shoots following top-kill from fire or logging.^[46] Root suckering provides an additional pathway, particularly in response to soil disturbance, enabling rapid clonal regrowth; this is evident in coppice stages where sprouts achieve faster initial height increments than seedlings, reaching 8 cm within six months under optimal post-fire conditions.^[46] Recruitment pulses are most pronounced after moderate-intensity fires or shelterwood harvesting, which create light gaps and reduce competition, though excessive disturbance can favor resprouting over seedling establishment.^[45]^[46]

Threats and Pathogens

Phytophthora Dieback

Phytophthora cinnamomi, a soil-borne oomycete pathogen introduced to Western Australia, causes root rot in Eucalyptus marginata (jarrah), leading to widespread tree mortality known as jarrah dieback.^[51] The pathogen was first isolated from soil beneath dying jarrah trees in October 1964 by G. A. Zentmyer, though dieback symptoms had been observed as early as the 1920s.^[52] ^[51] Infection begins with invasion of fine roots, causing necrotic lesions and rot that progresses to larger roots and the basal stem, effectively girdling the vascular tissue and disrupting water transport.^[53] ^[54] Initial symptoms manifest as chlorosis and yellowing of the crown foliage, followed by progressive canopy dieback and wilting, with understory species succumbing first before mature jarrah trees exhibit lethal decline.^[54] ^[55] The pathogen spreads primarily through the mechanical movement of infested soil adhering to vehicles, machinery, and footwear, as well as via water runoff in wet conditions, facilitating long-distance dispersal beyond its natural radial expansion rate of approximately 1 meter per year upslope or across contours.^[56] ^[57] P. cinnamomi thrives in the warm, moist soils of jarrah forests, particularly those with impeded drainage, where it has infested extensive areas, destroying plant communities and eliminating 50-70% of susceptible species in affected zones.^[53] ^[58] Empirical studies reveal genetic variation in E. marginata resistance to P. cinnamomi, with certain genotypes exhibiting tolerance through enhanced production of phenolic compounds in roots that inhibit pathogen colonization and lesion development.^[59] ^[60] This resistance operates via constitutive and induced defense responses, restricting fungal growth without complete immunity, as demonstrated in clonal propagation trials where resistant lines showed reduced root invasion compared to susceptible ones.^[61] Such variation underscores the pathogen's selective pressure on jarrah populations, favoring survival of inherently tolerant individuals.^[62]

Climate Variability and Drought Effects

Eucalyptus marginata exhibits resilience to periodic droughts, with mature trees accessing deep soil water reserves that buffer against prolonged dry periods. During the 2010-2011 drought in southwest Western Australia, extreme heat and low rainfall led to canopy dieback and mortality primarily in the Northern Jarrah Forest, affecting up to 25% of trees across surveyed areas in shallow soils, though overall forest structure persisted due to the species' dehydration tolerance and stomatal regulation.^[63]^[64] Similarly, the 2024 drought, marked by winter rainfall deficits and summer heatwaves, caused noticeable scorch and limited tree deaths confined to northern sites with shallow profiles, while deeper-rooted adults showed minimal systemic decline.^[65]^[66] Dendrochronological and physiological data indicate growth reductions of 20-30% in radial increment and biomass during severe dry years, attributable to heightened stomatal closure and reduced photosynthetic efficiency under water stress.^[67] However, post-drought recovery occurs through coppice regrowth and recruitment, with empirical records showing forests rebounding without long-term compositional shifts.^[68] Interactions between drought and fire exacerbate vulnerability by drying fuels and altering microclimates, yet historical variability in southwest Western Australia's Mediterranean climate— including pre-20th century dry phases—demonstrates adaptation via episodic recruitment pulses.^[69]^[70] A 2025 analysis concludes no evidence of systemic threat from ongoing climate shifts, as localized impacts on shallow-soil stands contrast with the species' inherent tolerances and the region's historical climatic fluctuations, countering narratives of inevitable collapse.^[65]^[71] Surveys through early 2025 affirm overall ecosystem health despite episodic stressors.^[72]

Human-Induced Pressures

Logging of Eucalyptus marginata forests began in 1829 following European settlement and has substantially reduced the original extent of jarrah-dominated forest from an estimated 2.8 million hectares pre-1750 to approximately 1.8 million hectares currently, primarily through timber harvesting, agricultural clearing, and associated disturbances.^[73] This represents a loss of about 35-36% of the pre-European extent, with ongoing selective logging in state forests affecting roughly 1% annually in managed areas.^[74] Bauxite mining, dominated by Alcoa operations since the 1960s, has cleared over 30,000 hectares of jarrah forest, with historical annual disturbance rates around 550 hectares involving topsoil stripping followed by replacement during rehabilitation to facilitate native species return.^[75] ^[76] To date, less than 4% of Alcoa's lease areas (spanning about 700,000 hectares) have been mined, though cumulative impacts include altered hydrology and edge effects at restoration boundaries.^[77] ^[78] Fire regime changes from suppression practices have elevated fuel loads in both mined and unmined jarrah stands, exceeding management thresholds of 8 tonnes per hectare in some areas and intensifying wildfire potential.^[79] ^[80] Urban expansion around Perth has fragmented remnant jarrah woodlands, converting continuous habitat into isolated patches and exacerbating edge effects on understorey composition and faunal movement.^[81] Rehabilitation monitoring from 1993 to 2005 in Alcoa sites showed rapid vertebrate recolonization, with 95% of adjacent upland jarrah bird species (out of 70) and comparable mammal richness returning within decades, driven by proximity to unmined forest reservoirs.^[82] However, tree species diversity recovery lagged, influenced by initial restoration conditions and persisting at lower levels than in reference forests due to slower overstorey development. ^[83]

Conservation and Management

IUCN Status and Monitoring

Eucalyptus marginata, commonly known as jarrah, is classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List since its assessment in 2019, primarily due to historical and ongoing habitat loss from clearing for agriculture and pastoralism.^[84]^[1] This global status reflects a decline in suitable habitat, though the species is not currently listed as endangered under Western Australian state legislation. Approximately 1.8 million hectares of jarrah-dominated forest persist in south-western Western Australia, with significant portions—estimated at around 1.6 million hectares on public lands—incorporated into conservation reserves, national parks, and managed forests under the state's Forest Management Plan.^[73]^[85] Long-term monitoring of jarrah populations and ecosystems is facilitated by programs such as FORESTCHECK, initiated by the Western Australian Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions to track biodiversity indicators including tree growth rates, habitat structure, and faunal diversity. Established with growth measurement plots dating back to 1916, FORESTCHECK assesses responses to environmental pressures across multiple taxa, revealing variable but generally stable productivity in mature stands as documented in analyses up to 2021. Recent extensions, including 2024 studies, continue to evaluate patterns in insect diversity and vegetation cover, integrating data from over a decade of sampling in representative jarrah ecosystems.^[86]^[87] Key metrics in jarrah monitoring encompass disease incidence and disturbance regimes. Phytophthora dieback, caused by Phytophthora cinnamomi, is mapped through aerial interpretation and ground surveys, with protocols identifying infected areas in jarrah forests to inform hygiene measures and extent tracking; large-scale aerial photography has delineated dieback fronts since the 1980s, affecting up to 20% of susceptible vegetation. Fire history is quantified using remote sensing techniques, such as Landsat-derived indices for burn severity and leaf area index changes, enabling reconstruction of fire return intervals and severity patterns in northern jarrah regions. These tools support empirical evaluation of post-fire recovery and cumulative impacts without prescriptive management directives.^[88]^[89]

Harvesting Practices and Debates

Harvesting of Eucalyptus marginata (jarrah) forests in Western Australia has historically employed selective logging systems, including variable retention forestry, to maintain structural elements such as habitat trees and understory vegetation while targeting mature stems for removal.^[85] These practices, guided by state silvicultural guidelines, involve regeneration techniques like gap release and post-harvest burning to promote natural regrowth, with less than 1% of the total forest area harvested annually on a rotational basis to foster a mosaic of age classes.^[90]^[91] Empirical monitoring through programs like ForestCHECK has demonstrated resilient ecosystem responses, including sustained biodiversity metrics and forest health indicators, supporting claims of long-term yield sustainability prior to policy changes.^[85] In September 2021, the Western Australian government announced the phase-out of commercial native forest logging by January 2024, effectively ending public timber supply from jarrah and other native species despite prior certifications of sustainable management.^[92] This decision, formalized in subsequent legislation by June 2025, prioritized conservation amid environmental advocacy, but it disrupted supply chains for jarrah-dependent industries, leading to economic losses estimated in job displacements and reduced regional output for furniture and construction sectors.^[93]^[94] Debates surrounding these practices pit preservationist arguments—often emphasizing risks of biodiversity loss and ecosystem collapse against industry and economic analyses highlighting verified regrowth data and benefits like employment in timber processing (supporting thousands of jobs pre-ban) and carbon sequestration in durable wood products.^[95]^[96] Environmental claims of irreversible decline have been countered by monitoring evidence of maintained forest cover and integrated fire management, which mimics natural disturbance to reduce fuel loads and enhance regeneration, though localized dips in understory diversity occur post-harvest.^[85] Critics of the ban argue it overlooks these data-driven sustainability outcomes in favor of unsubstantiated catastrophe narratives, while overlooking ongoing non-logging pressures like mining clearance.^[96]

Uses and Economic Importance

Timber Production and Properties

The heartwood of Eucalyptus marginata, commonly known as jarrah, is a dense, reddish-brown timber prized for its mechanical strength and longevity in demanding applications. It possesses a Janka hardness rating of 1,910 lbf (8,500 N), rendering it significantly harder than red oak at 1,290 lbf.^[14] ^[97] This hardness, combined with high modulus of rupture exceeding 15,000 lbf/in², supports its use in high-wear scenarios.^[14] Jarrah exhibits exceptional natural durability, rated Class 1 above ground and Class 2 in ground contact, with strong resistance to fungal decay, rot, and termite attack due to inherent tannins and oils.^[98] ^[99] These properties make it suitable for exterior and structural elements, including sawn timber for flooring, railway sleepers, and power poles, where it withstands weathering, mechanical stress, and biological degradation.^[100] ^[101] Prior to the phase-out of native forest harvesting in Western Australia effective 2024, annual jarrah timber production averaged approximately 100,000 m³, primarily from regrowth and mature stands in the southwest region.^[102] Exports constituted about 40% of output, peaking in the early 21st century before export quotas and sustainability-driven restrictions curtailed volumes.^[103] Efforts to establish jarrah plantations beyond its native southwest Australian range have yielded limited commercial viability, hampered by poor stem form, slower growth, and sensitivity to non-mediterranean climates.^[104]

Other Commercial and Traditional Applications

Jarrah honey, a monofloral variety produced by bees foraging on Eucalyptus marginata flowers, originates exclusively from Western Australia's jarrah forests, where the tree blooms approximately every two years. This honey exhibits high bioactivity, including antibacterial properties driven by elevated levels of methylglyoxal and other phytochemicals, positioning it as a premium product comparable in therapeutic value to Manuka honey.^[105]^[106] Essential oils extracted from E. marginata leaves contain 1,8-cineole (eucalyptol) as the predominant compound, ranging from 22.42% to 30.52% depending on harvest season, alongside phenolic compounds contributing to antioxidant and antimicrobial effects suitable for antiseptic applications. However, commercial yields remain limited, rendering it a minor by-product relative to primary uses.^[107]^[108] Charcoal derived from jarrah wood serves as a high-grade fuel, with logging residues upgraded through pyrolysis for industrial applications, including historical use in metallurgy such as iron smelting at facilities like Wundowie. Fuelwood from these residues also supports domestic heating in rural areas.^[109] Noongar people traditionally utilized E. marginata for practical and medicinal purposes, crafting spears (boorndoorn) and other tools from branches and roots, employing bark for shelter roofing and dyes, and using leaves as poultices for antibacterial treatment of wounds, nasal congestion, or dysentery. Gum exudate provided a mild anaesthetic and remedy for stomach ailments when mixed with water, while leaves served as bedding material.^[10]^[110]^[111] Recent investigations indicate potential for jarrah-derived biochar in soil amendment, leveraging eucalypt waste to enhance nutrient retention and carbon sequestration, though applications specific to E. marginata are emerging rather than established commercially.^[109]

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Growth and water relations of Eucalyptus marginata (jarrah) st
1217 mm, average annual pan evaporation was 1277 mm, average annual maximum temperature was 21.6 °C and aver- age annual minimum temperature was 9.8 °C (Figure ...<|separator|>
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[PDF] jarrah (eucalyptus marginata) - DBCA Library
Adaptions to fire include thick bark, concealed epicormic buds and the presence of a lignotuber. Low intensity fires may kill small saplings and advanced growth ...
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Mortality and recruitment of fire-tolerant eucalypts as influenced by ...
This resprouting capacity typically keeps post-fire eucalypt mortalities low relative to, for example, fire-tolerant forests in temperate zones of the ...
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The Characterization of Fires in Relation to Ecological Studies
Apr 1, 2015 · Jarrah is one of the most fire resistant eucalyptus species and the data is derived from damage incurred in the Dwellingup Fire of January, 1961 ...
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Fire regimes and tree growth in low rainfall jarrah forest of south ...
Five fire treatments, including application of frequent and infrequent low intensity burns, and 25 years of fire exclusion, were applied to small (4 ha) ...Missing: optimal | Show results with:optimal
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[PDF] Native insect flower visitor diversity and feral honeybees on jarrah ...
Apr 27, 2023 · Jarrah is a generalist mass-flowering eucalypt and it attracts a diverse array of floral visitors including birds, mammals and insects. Prior to ...
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Native insect flower visitor diversity and feral honeybees on jarrah ...
For example, the canopy forming Eucalyptus marginata (Myrtaceae) can attract over 80 species of nectar-and pollen-feeding insects at a single site [119] . ...<|separator|>
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WA producers buzzing as Chinese buyers swarm for jarrah honey
Mar 1, 2016 · About 3,000 to 4,000 tonnes of honey was produced in WA annually and about 300 tonnes of that was jarrah honey. Another obstacle to increasing ...
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Diet of herbivorous marsupials in a Eucalyptus marginata forest and ...
Aug 9, 2025 · The largest of the herbivores, the western grey kangaroo (Macropus fuliginosus), consumed the greatest diversity of plants (32 species in total) ...
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Plant Tannins and Essential Oils Have an Additive Deterrent Effect ...
Nov 26, 2021 · Kangaroos reduce consumption of food with tannins, 1,8-cineole, or pine oil. These compounds work additively, with essential oils detected by ...
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Planting density effects and selective herbivory by kangaroos on ...
Aug 6, 2025 · We used exclosures to assess 16 plant species for the effects of planting density and kangaroo herbivory at two recently rehabilitated bauxite ...
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[PDF] thomsons - DBCA Library
Eucalyptus marginata mixed Banksia zone: Open forest to woodland of mixed Jarrah (E. marginata), with Tuart (E. gomphocephala) and Banksia menziesii, B.<|control11|><|separator|>
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Preliminary New Study Indicates Possible Dramatic Decline in the ...
Apr 29, 2024 · Our study suggests that the abundance of insect visitors to Jarrah flowers within Kings Park was comparable to 26 years ago, albeit with ...
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[PDF] Preliminary new study indicates possible dramatic decline in the ...
Apr 29, 2024 · A preliminary study indicates a possible dramatic decline in the diversity of insects visiting Jarrah flowers in Kings Park over 26 years.
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Marginata Honey – The world's healthiest and natural antimicrobial ...
They typically produce flowers only once every two years, from late spring to early summer. However, the flowering pattern is variable as it depends on ...
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Pollination ecology and the possible impacts of environmental ...
While the extinction risks to invertebrates are unknown, birds are able to feed on insects and spatially patchy nectar resources (e.g. Collins et al. 1984a; ...
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Low success of controlled pollination in Eucalyptus marginata (jarrah)
Aug 9, 2025 · PDF | The success of controlled pollination techniques was investigated for clones and wild trees of Eucalyptus marginata.
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The influence of seed supply and seedbed on seedling recruitment ...
Jan 15, 2019 · The jarrah (Eucalyptus marginata Sm.) forest covers some 2.1 million ha of south-west Western Australia and is currently managed for multiple ...<|separator|>
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Growth Rate and Long-term Population Dynamics of Jarrah ...
Jarrah regeneration has six stages; growth to ground coppice takes 15-20 years. Coppice growth is rapid, while seedling growth is slower, reaching 8cm in 6 ...
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[PDF] Reference material for jarrah forest silviculture FJ Bradshaw
There are about 245 vertebrate species within the forest area comprising 29 mammals, 150 birds, 44 reptiles, 11 amphibians and 11 fish. Details of flora and.Missing: facts | Show results with:facts
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[PDF] Seed Ecology: Implications for Restoration of Native Vegetation in ...
... seeds and a four-fold increase in the number of species were observed. Among the trees that responded positively was Eucalyptus marginata. The response in ...
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The influence of seed supply and seedbed on seedling recruitment ...
Interaction of Fire, Temperature and Light in the Germination Response of 16 Species From the Eucalyptus marginata Forest of South-Western Australia.
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[PDF] Thirteen-year growth of jarrah (Eucalyptus marginata) on ...
Seeded jarrah had a mean establishment density of 2662 stems ha–1 and a density of 2300 stems ha–1 after 13 y, a survival rate of. 86%. Sixty-two per cent of ...
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THE BIOLOGY OF PHYTOPHTHORA CINNAMOMI IN ...
600 species of Eucalyptus. The southwest open forests are dominated by. Eucalyptus marginata (jarrah), andjarrah dieback, recorded as early as 1920, was the ...
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[PDF] Phytophthora cinnamomi, a Cause of Lethal Disease in Indigenous ...
In October 1964, G. A. Zentmyer isolated Phytophthora cinnamomi Rands, type A2 (7), from soil beneath dying jarrah. A first account of the disease and its ...
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Jarrah Decline Information | Diseases of Forest and Shade Trees
The most common symptom caused by P. cinnamomi is root rot. Necrotic lesions are formed in unsuberized, feeder roots. The pathogen penetrates the epidermis and ...
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Phytophthora cinnamomi - PMC - PubMed Central
Growth within the root system causes root rotting and interferes with water uptake and transport to the shoot, resulting in wilting and chlorosis of the foliage ...
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Jan 20, 2021 · Accordingly, the infected host plants could develop symptoms similar to those under drought stress, including leaf chlorosis, canopy dieback and ...
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[PDF] The Biological Bulldozer - Forest Phytophthoras of the World
Phytophthora cinnamomi moves through ecosystems by two mechanisms. The most destructive is when infested soil or plant material is relocated around the ...
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[DOC] draft-tap-phytophthora-cinnamomi-background.docx - DCCEEW
In the E. marginata (jarrah) forest of Western Australia, upslope and across slope spread seldom exceeds an average of one metre a year ( ...<|separator|>
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[PDF] Jarrah Dieback - DBCA Library
Phytophthora cinnamomi is distributed throughout south- western Australia, but affected areas of forest are most frequent on the western edge of the Darling ...
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[PDF] Genetically Based Resistance of Eucalyptus marginata to ...
Genetically based resistance of Eucalyptus marginata to Phytophthora cinnamomi. ... crown dieback symptoms (and in fact died soon after seed was collected).
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Action of the fungicide phosphite on Eucalyptus marginata ...
Dec 25, 2001 · Phenolic compounds have previously been linked with the resistance of Eucalyptus marginata to P. cinnamomi ( Cahill et al., 1993 ).<|control11|><|separator|>
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Mechanisms of resistance to Phytophthora cinnamomi in clonal ...
Plants of the eucalypt. Eucalyptus marginata. selected through a glasshouse screening procedure for resistance or susceptibility to Phytophthora cinnamomi, ...
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(PDF) Genetically Based Resistance of Eucalyptus marginata to ...
Aug 10, 2025 · Resistance to Phytophthora cinnamomi in jarrah (Eucalyptus marginata) is under strong genetic control. It has high heritability, is probably ...
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Inferring drought and heat sensitivity across a Mediterranean forest ...
In order to better understand how and where major ecological and climatic changes will affect our forested ecosystems, tools based on landscape sensitivity ...
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Thousands of trees killed by drought and extreme heatwaves
Dec 1, 2015 · A study has found more than 25 per cent of trees across 7000 hectares of jarrah forest in the Perth Hills, Western Australia have died after the drought and ...Missing: effects | Show results with:effects
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Is the jarrah (Eucalyptus marginata) forest under threat from a ...
In summer 2011 and again in 2024 there was limited but noticeable drought scorch and some deaths of jarrah on sites with shallow soil in the northern jarrah ...
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Western Australia's eucalypt forests fade to brown as century-old ...
Apr 19, 2024 · Western Australia's eucalypt forests fade to brown as century-old giant jarrahs die in heat and drought · Clear climate signal · Fire and fear.
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Growth and water relations of Eucalyptus marginata (jarrah) stands ...
... The area has a Mediterranean climate with rainfall concentrated in the winter months (June to August). Average annual rainfall at the Dwellingup station ...
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Long‐term data suggest jarrah‐forest establishment at restored ...
Jan 7, 2015 · Drought-induced mortality of adult trees has been documented for jarrah forest, but there is limited understanding of its capacity to recover, ...<|separator|>
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Drought legacy interacts with wildfire to alter soil microbial ...
Mar 10, 2024 · Mediterranean forest ecosystems will be increasingly affected by hotter drought and more frequent and severe wildfire events in the future.
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(PDF) Streamflow decline in southwestern Australia, 1950-2008
Aug 10, 2025 · Southwest Western Australia (SWWA) has experienced a 15-20% reduction in rainfall since the 1970s with severe reductions in inflows to Perth ...<|separator|>
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[PDF] Identifying gaps in knowledge, management and conservation in the ...
Mar 24, 2025 · Forestry in the Jarrah Forest can cause changes to fire regimes and potentially the promotion of predation, causing the decline of birds and ...Missing: percentage | Show results with:percentage
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[PDF] Reconnaissance surveys, Jarrahdale forest, April 2024 to January ...
Jan 29, 2025 · This report covers observations from April. 2024 to January 2025. Overall, this jarrah forest ecosystem is still healthy, which is” good news”.
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[PDF] Bauxite Mining and Conservation of the Jarrah Forest in South
The jarrah forest has a current extent of some 1.8 M hectares compared to its estimated pre-1750 extent of some 2.8 M hectares. Nearly 1.6 M hectares occur on ...
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[PDF] use and abuse of the jarrah forest - DBCA Library
In fact since 1985 the percentage of jarrah in State forest logged each year has varied from 1.6% to 3% [31], which is 60% to 200% more than CALM claims.
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[PDF] a thousand cuts - Wilderness Society
Since bauxite mining began more than 30,000ha of Jarrah and Marri forests have been cleared and the rate is accelerating, with 11,290ha cleared between 2010 and ...
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[PDF] Restoring jarrah forest in southwestern Australia after bauxite mining
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Pittsburgh metals icon erodes rare Australian forest
May 19, 2025 · Photos reveal extensive ecological damage to Australia's Northern Jarrah Forest as Alcoa mining operations scar the earth. | Part One.Missing: percentage | Show results with:percentage
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Hydrological response to bauxite mining and rehabilitation in the ...
Mining for bauxite in the jarrah forest caused a peak response in catchment streamflow of 225 mm or 18% of rainfall before returning to pre-mine levels 11 ...<|separator|>
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[PDF] Fire management implications of fuel loads and vegetation structure ...
Bauxite mines being restored to native jarrah (Eucalyptus marginata)-dominated forest in Western Australia have accumulated substantial fuel loads.
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[PDF] BIOLOGICAL INDICATORS OF APPROPRIATE FIRE REGIMES IN ...
For jarrah (Eucalyptus marginata) forests, the fuel management objective is to maintain fuel loads below about 8 ton- nes per hectare across most (but not all) ...Missing: optimal | Show results with:optimal
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[PDF] Effects of urbanization on remnant woodlands
Importantly, urbanization has been the main driver of habitat loss and fragmentation in the region (Burgman et al.,. 2007). This is of particular concern given ...
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Vertebrate fauna recolonization of restored bauxite mines
A study in 1993–2005 of restored sites within bauxite mined areas in the jarrah Eucalyptus marginata forest of Western Australia, Australia (Nichols & Grant ...Missing: Alcoa | Show results with:Alcoa
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Long‐Term Trends in Faunal Recolonization After Bauxite Mining in ...
Aug 7, 2025 · For example, restored jarrah (Eucalyptus marginata) forests over degraded bauxite strip mines in Australia were colonized within 5 years by some ...
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Jarrah (Eucalyptus marginata marginata) Listed on IUCN Red List ...
Nov 2, 2021 · Our precious jarrah (and marri) is listed on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2019 as "Near Threatened". This of course is no surprise ...
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Biodiversity monitoring informs forest management in south-west ...
Land clearing has reduced the total area of forest to about 2.6 million ha and the area of jarrah-dominated forest to 1.8 million ha respectively (Conservation ...
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Forestcheck | Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions
FORESTCHECK was an integrated monitoring program designed to assess the responses of biodiversity and habitat structure to timber harvesting in the Jarrah ...
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Biodiversity monitoring for the jarrah (Eucalyptus marginata) forest in ...
Sep 1, 2024 · This process identified 1788 forest-dwelling vertebrate fauna species and 13,788 forest-dwelling vascular flora species in Australia. The ...Missing: facts | Show results with:facts
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Dieback interpretation and mapping
Interpreters are specially trained to detect, diagnose and map the presence of Phytophthora, particularly P. cinnamomi, according to the processes, procedures ...
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Mapping burned areas and burn severity patterns in SW Australian ...
We conclude that fire-affected areas and burn severity patterns in the northern jarrah forest can be objectively mapped using remotely-sensed changes in LAI, ...
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[PDF] Silviculture guideline for jarrah forest
The purpose of this document is to provide guidance on the application of silvicultural practices in those parts of the jarrah forest that are subject to timber ...
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Native Forests — fifwa
Less than 1% of the total forest area is harvested annually, on a rotational basis throughout the south west to create a mosaic of forest structure and age ...<|separator|>
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Native logging to end in Western Australia - Cosmos Magazine
Sep 15, 2021 · According to the WA forest alliance (WAFA), around 7,000 hectares (70 square kilometres) of karri and jarrah forests are logged each year. Read ...
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Bill passes to protect native forests | Western Australian Government
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End of WA's native timber logging final blow for jarrah and marri ...
Oct 20, 2022 · The WA government released its draft forest management plan this week, confirming its policy to end commercial native timber logging by 2024.
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Reconciliation in the forest? An exploration of the conflict over the ...
Over the past 30 years in Western Australia (WA), there has been a heated debate about the future use of the remaining temperate old-growth forests of karri and ...
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The McGowan logic – sustainable native forest logging is not ...
May 6, 2022 · In September 2021, the Premier of Western Australia, Mark McGowan, made a shock announcement that all native forest logging would cease in 2024, ...
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Jarrah flooring. Rare Australian hardwood. from Hardwoods USA
Hardness: Janka rating - 1,910. Working with Jarrah: Slightly interlocked grain and some fiddleback. Even and tight grain. Dense wood. Tools need to be nice and ...
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Jarrah | WoodSolutions
Their long, straight trunks, can grow up to 40 metres tall and 2 metres in diameter, creating beautifully coloured and grained timbers. The bark is rough with a ...Missing: height | Show results with:height
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USDA Forest Service Forest Products Laboratory One Gifford ...
Eucalyptus marginata. Jarrah. Family: Myrtaceae. Other Common Names ... Durability: Heartwood is rated as very durable and highly resistant to termite attack.Missing: timber | Show results with:timber
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Jarrah | Business Queensland
Dec 12, 2018 · Durability above-ground: Class 2 (life expectancy 15–40 years). Durability in-ground: Class 2 (life expectancy 15–25 years. Lyctine ...
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Jarrah Timber Species | Modinex Group
It can be used in wharf and bridge construction, railway sleepers, cross arms, poles and piles. Construction applications include general house framing, ...
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[PDF] Thinning-of-regrowth-stands-in-the-jarrah-forest ... - Forestry Australia
Mar 2, 2022 · For jarrah other bole volume, about 100,000m3/year is harvested. Apart from a very small quantity of small logs used in the round, ie small ...Missing: pre- | Show results with:pre-
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Jarrah | Woodworking Network
Aug 15, 2011 · Jarrah is widely used in its home state of Western Australia, with half the volume used staying there and roughly 40 percent exported.
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Provenance variation of ecologically important traits of forest trees ...
Apr 13, 2007 · We present a study of geographical variation of ecologically important traits of the forest tree jarrah Eucalyptus marginata from a 15-year-old provenance trial
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Manuka Honey and Jarrah Honey | How It's Made - FoodUnfolded
Jun 18, 2020 · Jarrah Honey is also a mono-floral honey derived from the Australian Jarrah tree (Eucalyptus marginata). The bioactivity levels in Jarrah honey ...
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An investigation of the suitability of melissopalynology to ...
This study reports on the analysis of eleven Jarrah (Eucalyptus marginata) honeys, of which nearly half (n = 5) were re-classified as Blackbutt (E. patens) ...
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(PDF) Chemical Composition of Essential Oil (GC-FID and GC-MS ...
Feb 12, 2024 · The major compounds of Eucalyptus marginata essential oil for the three seasons were 1,8-Cineol (22.42 − 30.52%), while, the quantification ...
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Eucalyptus marginata - Jarrah - IPlantz
Jarrah thrives in a Mediterranean climate characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. Once established, it prefers areas with annual rainfall ...
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Moisture Content of Jarrah Logging Residues - DBCA Library
Fuelwood from the jarrah (Eucalyptus marginata Donn ex Sm.) forest can also be upgraded to charcoal or activated charcoal, and then used as a high grade fuel, ...Missing: metallurgy | Show results with:metallurgy
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Eucalyptus marginata | Friends of Queens Park Bushland
Aboriginal Use: The leaves were crushed and used as an antibacterial poultice, held under the nose to relieve nasal congestion or eaten to relieve dysentery ...
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The Craig Bowden Endemic Flora Trail – Jarrah - Lesmurdie Senior ...
Traditional / Indigenous uses: Shelter construction (bark), tools (branches and roots), bedding (leaves), dyes (bark), mild anaesthetic (gum), relief for upset ...