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John Rayner
School of Ecosystem and Forest Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Melbourne
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Sciences & Technology
A woody meadow in the heart of the city
A unique research project by the Universities of Melbourne and Sheffield aims to grow urban meadows that are as tough as they are beautiful
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Environment
Swapping guns for gardening
Returned WWII servicemen and women were given a fresh start through training in horticulture and gardening
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Environment
Growing greener cities
Collaboration between researchers, urban planners and industry to green our walls and roofs wins Premier’s Sustainability Award