In "In a Sunburned Country," Bill Bryson highlights an intriguing contrast about Australia's forestry. Despite being the least wooded continent, with the exception of Antarctica, Australia holds the title of the world's largest exporter of woodchips. This paradox emphasizes the unique environmental and economic characteristics of the country.

By presenting this fact, Bryson invites readers to reconsider their preconceptions about landscapes and natural resources. The irony of Australia's minimal woodlands juxtaposed with its significant role in the wood industry serves to illustrate the complexities of the nation's ecological and economic identity.