SA Bushfires

[Footy Chick]

Best wishes to your mate for a full recovery Saintal.

The last 5 days has definitely been a case of seeing the best come out in most of the community but also has proven what a bunch of whinging keyboard warriors a lot of South Australians really are.

I also have a new appreciation of the ABC.

[saintal]

Thanks Footy Chick.

(and yep, ABC were fantastic)

[Q.]

As a keen hiker I've walked the heysen trail from Montacute through to Williamstown, the trail running through many of the areas burnt. A lot of scenic countryside and wildlife has been ravaged unfortunately.

Much of the wildlife is native and evolved in fire-prone ecosystems. A lot would have 'got out' long before we ever did.

Same applies to the vegetation. The native species require fire to regenerate. I guess one positive is that the fire will have wiped out many exotic weeds and once the winter rains have passed, spring will bring us back a young and predominantly native ecosystem that will be scenic in it's own way.

[saintal]

Ok, that doesn't sound too dire then.

[bennymacca]

Best wishes to your mate for a full recovery Saintal.

The last 5 days has definitely been a case of seeing the best come out in most of the community but also has proven what a bunch of whinging keyboard warriors a lot of South Australians really are.

I also have a new appreciation of the ABC.

This is why you need a public broadcaster imo.

[Q.]

Ok, that doesn't sound too dire then.

I think the regeneration of the forest will be quite spectacular. Definitely worth a hike in Spring.