ANCIENT FLORA OF THE NORTHERN FLINDERS RANGES

Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary and Vulkathunha-Gammon Ranges National Park

There are many powerful landscapes within Australia, however the hills and mountains of the Northern Flinders Ranges in South Australia stand tall amongst them all.

One can be in awe of the beauty of the Arkaroola region and Gammon Ranges set in harsh rugged mountain landscapes that have risen through the earth during millions of years of evolution, with its wining reeks and water holes that give life to the many living creatures of the area.

These landscape patterns and colours never cease to amaze those of us who have a strong interest in our natural world.

It can be said, it is the geological features that have made the area of world wide interest but it is vegetation that is also of much interest.

Trees, shrubs, grasses an herbs survive, continue to flower and produce seed.  Then, with the right conditions, they germinate and begin to flower, continuing the cycle of life in this rocky terrain which is truly remarkable with rarely little moisture available, or soils to anchor themselves.  Roots seeking minerals from weathering rock materials is a wonderful adaptation in this harsh but beautiful landscape.

This book is designed for the many people who walk, hike, camp and for botanists, photographers and the many who visit the area, be they from other parts for the country or overseas.

This plant book adds to the other written works carried out within the region of the Flinders Ranges.