UWA emeritus professor of plant biology Hans Lambers joins Sabrina Hahn and Amber Cunningham to discuss the importance of a healthy tree canopy, and look at ways locals can play a part in increasing the numbers of trees across Perth. 

Also on Roots and Shoots: 

10:16 If your blueberry bush is looking sad, do this 

16:30 How to save a lilly pilly tree from heat stress 

24:34 Whose responsibility is it to boost Perth's tree canopy? Hans Lambers says we can't afford to wait for councils. 

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