Australia's alpine area was first used for grazing around the 1840s.

It also grows in alpine areas, but not at high altitude.

In common with many alpine areas the weather is subject to frequent and sudden change.

During this time the inhabitants sought out and developed raw materials in the central Alpine areas.

The low alpine area was traditionally used as summer pastures, and partly still is.

It occurs in alpine areas from 500 m to the treeline.

They are present in the Eastern highlands but not in alpine areas.

Temperate and alpine areas cover about 10% of the forest areas.

Macropods are found in all Australian environments except alpine areas.

Rock Garden, a display of plants which occur in habitats from the desert to alpine areas.