Rowan, Thank you again for sharing your knowledge. I noticed those rows of trees. Hadn't thought about it for 40 years. Seems I noticed those differences before I had any book learning on the subject.
Further to your comments about the longer recovery time in the forests of this area. I think I've heard that Eucalyptus regnans must re-grow from seed? Even for fast-growing trees seed to forest will be longer than the usual fuel-reduction burning allows. Science will prevail, though, won't it Rowan? Surely. Take care.
Cheers, Joy