User:Acea34/Eucalyptus globulus

Eucalyptus globulus is one of the most invasive species in California. Originating from Australia in the 18th century, this species of tree has taken over the Bay Area. The abundance of this species of tree poses a fre threat with the drought in the state. “For most eucalypts, fire was not a destroyer but a liberator,” writes fire ecologist Stephen Pyne in his book Burning Bush. Many species of eucalyptus both tolerate fire, hiding from the flames behind thick bark, and depend on it to open their seed pods.” This explains how although the density of the trees may seem like a threat, it's presence in the surrounding ecology has helped create more spots for wind breaking and maintaining moisture.