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Jim Shugg

@JimShugg

Botanic Gardens Arboriculturalist

 Australia
Joined October 2013
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Australia obstructed probe into deadly ‘Rainbow Warrior’ bombing | Pearls and Irritations johnmenadue.com/post/2025/07…

Australia obstructed probe into deadly ‘Rainbow Warrior’ bombing

France's ‘Operation Satanique’ bombing of the Greenpeace ship Rainbow Warrior, 40 years ago this month, was state-sponsored terrorism – and Australia had a part in helping French secret agents to...

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“I was punished for my political beliefs” - broadcaster Antoinette Lattouf after winning her unfair dismissal case against the ABC. The judge found the public broadcaster bowed to “an orchestrated campaign by pro-Israel lobbyists.”
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Today a gas drilling rig parked off 12 Apostles Great Ocean Rd. 1st step of gas exploration is seismic blasting. Huge booms of unescapable, killing deafening sound. How does that prevent harm to the Southern Right Whales birthing at Warrnambool @JacintaAllanMP
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We think this is criminal: A world biodiversity hotspot, loaded with cultural heritage. Drinking water for 24,000 people. 1875 ha of old growth forest in Mitchell River National Park, lit up by #FFMV yesterday #GunaiKurnaiCountry 📷 EGCMN
https://plannedburns.ffm.vic.gov.au/burn-site/3010032

ALT https://plannedburns.ffm.vic.gov.au/burn-site/3010032

The falls following rain (photo courtesy of Josie Patterson). and East Gippsland Conservation Management Network

ALT The falls following rain (photo courtesy of Josie Patterson). and East Gippsland Conservation Management Network

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Hollywood superstar Leonardo Dicaprio and Aussie surfer Mick Fanning have urged Australia's government to “shut down” industrial salmon farms, warning they could cause the extinction of the Maugean skate. au.news.yahoo.com/leonardo-d…

Leonardo Dicaprio urges Australia to 'shut down' controversial industry and save rare animal

The call was made as the Albanese government works to safeguard the salmon industry against an environmental challenge. Find out why.

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Trident Arm Bung Yarnda #GunaiKurnaiCountry: 402Ha #FMMV planned burn scheduled within 10 days. THIS FOREST IS NOT FUEL LOAD, it's critical unburnt habitat. One of the most amazing OLD GROWTH FORESTS we have ever seen.
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The Empire Self-Destructs

The Empire Self-Destructs

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The first female gardeners employed at London's Kew Gardens: Eleanor Morland, Gertude Cope and Alice Hutchings. Photographed in 1896.
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🌱 Soil is the foundation of our landscapes, and its health is crucial for a sustainable future. Kate Matthews undertook a PhD Internship to study the changes in soil health at Bon Bon Station after 14 years of destocking. 👉 Read more about Kate’s research on our website: bushheritage.org.au/news/soi…
A person in a blueshirt and khaki pants is collecting soil samples in a dry, sparse landscape under overcast skies.

ALT A person in a blueshirt and khaki pants is collecting soil samples in a dry, sparse landscape under overcast skies.

A person gathers soil samples in a desert landscape with red dirt and sparse vegetation.

ALT A person gathers soil samples in a desert landscape with red dirt and sparse vegetation.

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Solidarity among union members at Heritage Victoria is powerful & together we have achieved a positive outcome with Dept of Transport & Planning pausing a major restructure. Congrats Heritage Vic members for active engagement & patience throughout this challenging process 👏✊🎉
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🥳 New tree mortality seminar with Brandon Choat taking place tomorrow 19th 21:00 CET, 15:00 EST/ 20th 7:00 AEDT ‘The impact of extreme drought on Australian forests and woodlands’ Register here: zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_…
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Help us defend Murray floodplains in court chuffed.org/project/murray-f…

Help us defend Murray floodplains in court

The Victorian government is pushing forward with massive engineering projects at several sites of fragile floodplain wetlands and forests along the Murray River in northwest Victoria. 

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6:30pm tonight - still time to register!
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As expected @tanya_plibersek has delayed decision on Maugean skate until 30 Oct 2025, post next Federal election. Industry has lobbied hard and @AlboMP and Tas state and Fed Lab and LNP MPs are happy for skate to go to extinction so long as they harvest workers’ votes. #auspol
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OUT NOW Interactive Effects of Climate Change and Pathogens on Plant Performance: A Global Meta-Analysis 📄 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/… @BlancaTevar
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The importance of vapor pressure deficit for determination of photosynthetic temperature optimum in tropical trees 📖 nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/… 👆 Commentary by @alicegauthey and @DrAnnaGardner on @martijn_slot et al. 👇 📖 nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/… Abstract also available in 🇪🇸
Text reads: Compelling evidence that the stomatal response to VPD is the primary mechanism reducing photosynthetic capacity in tropical trees.

ALT Text reads: Compelling evidence that the stomatal response to VPD is the primary mechanism reducing photosynthetic capacity in tropical trees.

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Businesses need to jump into nature reporting - yes, it's complex, but there are simple approaches and datasets available so there's no excuse (& the planet can't wait) @Biodivcouncil @ICON_Science @RMIT_CUR @BrenWintle @EconOConnor theconversation.com/yes-natu… via @ConversationEDU
Yes, nature is complex. But saving our precious environment means finding ways to measure it

Yes, nature is complex. But saving our precious environment means finding ways to measure it

By measuring what might seem immeasurable, businesses can become part of the solution to the nature crisis.

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MEDIA RELEASE: Murray River ‘wetland engineering’ projects to face legal challenge Solidarity with community group Friends of Nyah Vinifera Park and @EJ_Aus for taking this important case to court! environmentvictoria.org.au/2…
Murray River ‘wetland engineering’ projects to face legal challenge

Murray River ‘wetland engineering’ projects to face legal challenge 

Controversial plans to engineer wetlands along the Murray are under fresh scrutiny after a local environment group launched a legal case against the approval of one of the projects. Friends of Nyah...

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What. A. Job!!!!! A botanist, on expeditions! At Cambridge. Come on people get applying!
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Plant scientists! I have the pleasure to be collaborating with artist @thewronski & we're looking for phrases like ‘live fast, die young’ that reflect aspects of plant phys/ecology/threats plants face, to put on stickers! Do any phrases come to mind? Please comment or message! 🌿
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