The term bushland usually refers to an area that has only a sparse flora and fauna. This term was first used to describe the harsh Australian Outback, the red semi-desert that covers a significant part of the inner continent. The soil is usually very salty and therefore only specialized plants and animals can survive. Human survival in the bushlands has a whole mythology evolving around it, with the legendary stories of trackers and bushrangers deeply entrenched in Australian folklore. (See Burke, Flinders, Ned Kelly, ...) Probably the best survivors out there are the Aboriginals, who have learned how to blend in with nature and become a part of it.
The vegetation and flora of remnant bushland on the Davey's property at Konnongorring, Gabby Quoi Quoi Catchment, Shire of Goomalling.
The vegetation and flora of remnant bushland on the Lansdell's property at Popanyinning (Shire of Cuballing).
The vegetation and flora of remnant bushland on the Bessell-Browne's and Crossley's properties at Woodanilling, Cartmeticup Sub-catchment, Shire of Woodanilling.
Bushland reduces noise, air and visual pollution, creates a feeling of peace and space, and enhances the residential life of our townships and villages.
Bushland provides a buffer between the developed areas of the City and the Blue Mountains National Park, and helps to protect the integrity of the ecosystems of the Park and the wider World Heritage Area.
Bushland provides habitat for indigenous plant and animal species, conserves rare and endangered flora and fauna, and enables the long term survival of existing animal and plant communities.
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