The S. W. Slope of Mt. Albert Edward may for the sake of description be divided into two table lands or plateaus though actually the lower rolling plateau changes gradually into the upper rocky stony plateau. Both contain numerous lakes & marshes. It is evident that the plateau not so long ago was forested except possibly for thorn covered ridges which is evidenced by the fact that one finds scattered over the whole low land numerous fire scarred tree trunks. Along the edges of advancing native scrub in the lower country one finds tufts of forest. At the present time the ridges & exposed spots are covered with short stubby grass while in the gullies along streams & sheltered slopes one finds a long tussocky grass through which one finds numerous runs made by the muskrat. In the shade though occasionally in the long ones sees numerous patches of pig rootings. The greater number of old (before our arrival) though a few are recent. Dog droppings are fairly common. The forest is that situated with lots of trunks twisted & running at all angles most of free of underbrush and its grassy areas covered along which in fact stand the roots of trees as they run back of the muskrat. Also in the forest floor one sees small rooting holes (6cm deep x 15cm) sharply made by the Muskrats. Along the edges of the forest Kangaroo signs are common also there are numerous tree ferns in the glades too. There are a number of glades in the forest which one usually goes through there may often be patches plants & tree ferns, which are also common all along the edges of the forest. The roots & branch goes too and nearly more comes while the floor itself is sometimes covered with moss though more often it is cover with lianas stalks