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Sustainability - could it grow on trees?

A native, leguminous tree with nutritious leaves, pods and flowers, high-quality timber and lush pasture growth beneath its canopy is emerging as a potential ally for north-east Australia's pastoral industry. The siris tree, Albizia lebbeck, could provide the basis of a dual-purpose agroforestry system in semi-arid regions.

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