# #167 Roots of the Matter: Why Australia's Urban Trees Are Fighting for Their Lives with Greg Moore

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Podcast: [Citizen Science Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/citizen-science-show-5309056)
Published: 2026-05-22T09:03:51+00:00
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They cool our streets, shelter our wildlife, boost our property values, and quietly keep us sane. So why are we cutting them down for $500? Dr. Greg Moore has spent nearly six decades championing urban trees — as a researcher, as principal of Melbourne's Burnley College, and as one of Australia's most respected voices in arboriculture. In this episode, he makes the case that trees aren't a nice-to-have. They are essential infrastructure. And we are losing them at a rate we will deeply regret. From the 3-30-300 rule to love letters written to Melbourne street trees, from cockatoo citizen science to the surprising power of a significant trees register with zero legal force — Greg covers it all with the calm authority of someone who has been right about this for a very long time. Plus: a simple way to measure your neighbourhood's canopy cover using nothing but your eyes and a clear day at noon. Because the trees around you are worth far more than you think. And so is your voice in protecting them. More Information https://treenet.org/ https://www.trees.org.au/ https://www.isa-arbor.com/ If you enjoy this podcast, please like and subscribe to our show wherever you get your podcasts. Leave us a review and share this show with your friends. It really helps us to reach more citizen scientists, like you. Contact the Show We are always looking for more guests to tell us about interesting citizen science projects, research and events. You can email us at: info@citizenscienceshow.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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