We often think of termites as pests, chewing through our homes… but new research suggests they could be essential in rainforests across Australia.
The research published on Queensland’s Daintree Rainforests suggests ‘termite transplants’ may be necessary in helping regenerating forests thrive.
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Produced By: Eliot Rifkin
Featured In Story: Dr Alex Cheesman- Senior Research Fellow, James Cook University
First aired on The Wire, Monday 23 June 2025