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The 'tree house' design that could lead to more greenery in Australia's drying suburbs

The Forever Project director Chris Ferreira says urban forests are often sacrificed for infill developments. (ABC News: Tyne Logan)

A new subdivision described as an "adult tree house" crossed with "Noah's Ark" is hoped to become a blueprint for developing property without razing the land of all its trees. 

New planning laws to prevent tree loss on private land coming into effect in Western Australia mean innovative designs like this will need to be considered.

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