The Jarrah Forest in Western Australia, which spans around 1.

8 million hectares, is regarded as a

hotspot for biodiversity. The area runs the length of the western side of the Darling Range
Plateau and is located just south of Perth, the state's capital. The forest, which has an estimated
780 plant species and is dominated by the eucalypt tree species Jarrah (Eucalyptus marginata)
and Marri, is renowned for its extraordinarily high plant variety (Corymbia calophylla). About
15% of this diverse ecosystem is protected in conservation areas, while the balance of it is
publicly owned and maintained as a state forest. The forest is a significant source of drinking
water and recreational opportunities for Perth's nearly one million residents.