Mount Pelion East, Tasmania (IMAGE) U.S. National Science Foundation Caption Trees below Mount Pelion East, Tasmania, an area where forests have been replaced by shrubs. Credit Melanie Zeppel, University of Sydney Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.