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Among these ancient archways lies the button grass moorlands, extending over a million hectares. This region is vital for the ecosystem as it supports a myriad of wildlife reliant on its unique flora.
Alpine Regions and Unique Flora
Spread across Tasmania are majestic mountains, particularly in the western half. With difficult survival conditions characterized by rocky terrains and boggy marshes, the alpine areas host an array of unique plant species. Tasmania's only deciduous tree, the northofagus, and the Tasmanian pencil pine can be found here, standing as living relics from a time when the continent was part of Gondwana.