‘And They All Fell Down’ is a photographic documentation of the unsustainable logging practice within the Yarra State Forest in Melbourne’s outer east. Through a use of contextual landscapes the series illustrates the industrial-level degradation of the ancient forest. This project was conceptualised in 2019 as I first visited these locations within the State forest and discovered the destruction and sadness of the forestry that had been left burnt and stripped bare. The process of burning these coupes to prepare them for logging introduces many chemicals into the air and down into the waterways which run throughout the ranges. The pollution of the air and water is one of the many concerning issues brought on by the logging of these forests. There is an increased fire risk due to the elimination of damp ancient undergrowth which assists protecting the forests from bushfires. These woods have been logged since the 1860’s and have supplied plentiful industry opportunities for locals but at a severe cost to the native Australian ecosystems established within these environments. The photographs within the series tell a story of neglect but in a way that is not too literal, highlighting the beauty of these landscapes. The artist’s intention was to emphasise the need to protect these ancient forests and ecosystems.