Volume 1 is a general compendium of Australian rainforest knowledge, definition, structure and physiognamy, classification, distribution, origin, natural, artificial and assisted regeneration principles and methods, conservation and suggested further reading. Volume 2 covers the 57 recognised plant alliances or suballiances. Structure, physiognamy, location and interrelationships with other suballiances are discussed. Species list for representative locations of each suballiance are provided on microfiche as an appendix