Author(s): Carolyn Thomson-Dans (Editor); Ian Herford; John Hunter; Penny Hussey; Ian Kealley; David Pearson; Grant Pronk; Cliff Winfield; Kobus Wentzel; Ann Storrie; Joanna Moore (Editor); Andy Chapman; Iain Capp; Aminya Ennis; Tony Friend; David Gleeson; Greg Keighery

GARDENING

The Great Western Woodlands is a delightful area to visit, with numerous granite outcrops, secluded bush camping areas and historic attractions scattered across this large chunk of Western Australia's heartland. It is also a culturally significant plane for Aboriginal people who continue to have a strong connection to their country. Covering almost 16 million hectares, the Great Western Woodlands is the largest remaining intact Mediterranean climate woodland on Earth. More than a fifth of Australia's native plant species (more than 3000 species) are found here, including 20 per cent of Australia's eucalypt species (more than 160 species).