Eucalyptus - the 'thirsty' trees threatening to 'drink' South Africa dry
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Invasive Eucalyptus species in South Africa are responsible for the loss of 16% of the 1,444 million cubic metres of water resources lost to invasive plants every year.
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Eucalyptus - the 'thirsty' trees threatening to 'drink' South Africa dry
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Eucalyptus - the 'thirsty' trees threatening to 'drink' South Africa dry
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