Deep in the heart of Tall Timber Country in the southwest is one of the last remaining Tingle forests in the world and grows in only a very narrow range in the south-west of Australia. Again, this is nothing like your typical picture of the country as it is covered with huge, tall Tingle and Jarrah forests that reach heights of over 60 meters. the Gloucester tree was once example. The tree top walk here in the Valley of the Giants is a series of suspended bridges weaving around one of these forests up to a heights of about 40 meters. Its a lot of fun and has some amazing views of the places. It really gives you s better sense of the size of these monster trees.
Since the climate doesn't seem too dissimilar to home I decided to buy some Tingle and Jarrah seeds and do my own gardening experiment when I get back. We also visited a furniture craft store near Pemberton - the wood from the Jarrah tree is a beautiful deep red color and makes great furniture.
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