Stephen D. Hopper AC
Professor
Currently Professor of Biodiversity at The University of Western Australia, Stephen D. Hopper AC has worked over 50 years as a conservation biologist and academic. He also led as Director Perth’s Kings Park and Botanic Garden (1992-2004), and London’s Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (2006-2012). Today, Steve’s research focuses on sustainable living with biodiversity. He collaborates especially with Aboriginal Elders. He is author/coauthor of more than 300 scientific papers and several books, including Eucalyptus, Soul of the Desert, Life on the Rocks and Kangaroo paws and Catspaws.
Where Are We At With Eucalyptus?
Eucalyptus trees define the Australian landscape. However, what sustained First Nations Australians for millennia mystified and frightened European colonisers. Now, Eucalypts are grown around the world, often causing immense damage to the local economy, environment and culture. One of the world's m…