David Lindenmayer’s new book is a reminder the world is still beautiful

But the world is still a beautiful place. And for Canberra scientist David Lindenmayer, it’s the ash forests of Victoria – as well as the countless tracts of bushland closer to the home – that give him hope.

• Sally Pryor
• The Canberra Times

From ancient rainforests that have sustained First Australians for thousands of years to massive gliding marsupials, these areas are under constant threat, but continue to fill him with awe.

So he has written a new book about them, accompanied by lush colour photography and a…