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philinsydney · 25th January 2008, 04:57 AM

Two points:

leaches re a fact of life in rainforests but not in eucalypt forest. The main problem is the itchy hive they leave behind.
I believe falling branches are a particular hazard for campers, especially on still nights when the trees have been sucking up water all day and the branches get very heavy (especially summer nights) Wind probably helps to support the branches and therefore reduces the risk.

25th January 2008, 04:57 AM	#5 (permalink)
philinsydney Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 96	Re: Trees / Australian Forests Two points: leaches re a fact of life in rainforests but not in eucalypt forest. The main problem is the itchy hive they leave behind. I believe falling branches are a particular hazard for campers, especially on still nights when the trees have been sucking up water all day and the branches get very heavy (especially summer nights) Wind probably helps to support the branches and therefore reduces the risk.