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Examines the dynamics of vegetation regeneration after fire in sclerophyll woodland communities in south-eastern Australia. Classification theory of secondary succession; Stimulation of the vegetative multiplication and seed germination of many species by fire; Resemblance of the studied regeneration to an initial floristic composition model.

Presents the author's views on conservation of Australia's biological resources. Report that Wetlands and freshwater ecosystems have been seriously affected, as have coastal ecosystems; Fact that the Australian flora and fauna constitutes irreplaceable biological resources; Focus on the preparation of the National Conservation Strategy for Australia to make it appropriate and timely for ecologists to become more actively involved in biological conservation.