Keep in mind this doesn't really apply to rainforests which were much more widespread before the arrival of humans (both white and native). Rainforests take a l

Keep in mind this doesn't really apply to rainforests which were much more widespread before the arrival of humans (both white and native). Rainforests take a long time to build up and are resistant to fire through their damp and cooler nature. But once they're gone the gums move in.