We discussed the century long history of the wheat belt in Western Australia, as well as the drastic topographical changes that have occurred in this region due to deforestation and wheat planting. Dai Xiusi presented the history of the wheat belt through literary works in his works, including works by well-known and niche writers. These works reveal the sacrifices made to indigenous peoples, land, animals, and trees during the process of agricultural industrialization, as well as the backlash against those who destroy forests themselves. Dai Xiusi analyzed the moral considerations in literary works, as well as the differences between the literary traditions of pioneering and pastoral life in eastern Australia and the actual experiences of the wheat belt. He explored how writers attempted to reconcile the myth of the pioneering countryside with the life of the wheat growers, and the impossibility of such reconciliation. In addition, Dai Xiusi also discussed the ongoing interaction between literature and the natural environment of Australia, as well as how literary criticism can help us understand ourselves.