The Eucalyptus Enigma: A Flammable Legacy of Convenience The eucalyptus tree has become a ticking time bomb in regions like Galicia, Spain.
Europe's sweltering summers have ravaged the very same landscapes once touted as economic salvation by foresters and timber barons. The question is: what have we learned from this cycle of boom and bust?
Eucalyptus's rapid growth rate has allowed it to outcompete native species in a matter of years, making it an attractive crop for countries seeking to boost their rural economies through large scale plantations.