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The Pines Campground at Araps - What's happening! 21-Nov-2014 At 9:57:38 AM Karl Bromelow

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I'm not trying to be argumentative here. I am genuinely curious and eagre to be educated. Is it true that the current pines are a more significant fire risk than native species? Also, is the fact that the ground immediately below the pine needle carpet is rendered infertile and unsuitable for the re growth of native species a problem if we are talking about an area to be used for setting up tents were minimal vegetation is preferred? What is the total area of ground covered by the pines compared to the unsealed roads and tracks around the mount which allow access but prevent growth of native flora? Lastly, and again I am keen to be given the facts by those in the know, have the pines invaded the rest of the park in damaging numbers? I haven't noticed it but I haven't honestly been looking for it. The wider area (millions of acres) surrounding the mount is of course almost entirely devoid of anything native, including Homo sapiens, so I can certainly understand the desire to protect or even restore wherever possible.