Figure 2From: Human Fires and Wildfires on Sydney Sandstones: History Informs ManagementThis is the forest type and locality that Mitchell traversed on horseback in the dark of night and described in daylight as follows: “no objects met the eye except barren sandstone rocks, and stunted trees. With the banksia and xanthorhaea always in sight … the whole face of the country is composed of sandstone rock, and but partially covered with vegetation”.Back to article page