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We've reconstructed Melbourne's 200-year-old forests

We've reconstructed Melbourne's 200-year-old forests
Phys.org Friday 28 August 2026, 14:20 UTC 1 min read
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Have you ever wondered what your Melbourne suburb looked like before all the streets and houses?

Have you ever wondered what your Melbourne suburb looked like before all the streets and houses?
Melbourne (LOCATION)
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