Tropical wildfires are different from the ones that happen in temperate woodlands, for example in the western United States.

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However, the index for temperate regions rose 31%, as some species showed signs of recovery after huge biodiversity losses the previous century.

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So far, its scientists have identified 600 genetic markers in ten species of eucalyptus, acacia and melaleuca, a temperate tree prized for its oils.

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