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ISBN: 9780648088912
Category :
Languages : en
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Publisher:
ISBN: 9780731076420
Category : Endangered species
Languages : en
Pages : 484

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Author: Stephen Garnett
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
ISBN: 1486307426
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 361

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Australia’s nature is exceptional, wonderful and important. But much has been lost, and the ongoing existence of many species now hangs by a thread. Against a relentless tide of threats to our biodiversity, many Australians, and government and non-government agencies, have devoted themselves to the challenge of conserving and recovering plant and animal species that now need our help to survive. This dedication has been rewarded with some outstanding and inspiring successes: of extinctions averted, of populations increasing, of communities actively involved in recovery efforts. Recovering Australian Threatened Species showcases successful conservation stories and identifies approaches and implementation methods that have been most effective in recovering threatened species. These diverse accounts – dealing with threatened plants, invertebrates, fish, reptiles, birds and mammals – show that the conservation of threatened species is achievable: that it can be done and should be done. They collectively serve to inform, guide and inspire other conservation efforts. This is a book of hope and inspiration. It shows that with dedication, knowledge and support, we can retain and restore our marvellous natural heritage, and gift to our descendants a world that is as diverse, healthy and beautiful as that which we have inherited.

Author: Andrew A. Burbidge
Publisher: Queensland Government Publications
ISBN:
Category : Endangered species
Languages : en
Pages : 214

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Author: Kevin P. Slattery
Publisher: UNSW Press
ISBN:
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 312

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Comprehensive reference book on threatened Australian fauna and flora. Covers more than 4000 species with 3000 references, and lists publications scanned, subject headings and scientific names. Useful for secondary and tertiary students and also available on floppy disk.

Author: G. M. Cunningham
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
ISBN: 0643103635
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 768

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Now back in print. Plants of Western New South Wales grew from the long experience and expertise which the authors acquired during their employment with their respective organisations in the arid and semi-arid pastoral areas of the State. Each author became aware of the need for a comprehensive record illustrating and describing the great array of plants in the area. The need was identified both for people involved in research and advisory services, and particularly for the landholders who need to manage the plants for their livelihood. The book is a landmark because it draws together all of the existing knowledge of plants from the area, adds to it the extensive collections and research of the authors and presents the whole as a comprehensive collation and description of the plants of the dry pastoral portion of the State. Because of its comprehensive nature, the work is significant to pastoralists and people concerned with plants throughout Australia. The 1992 edition of Plants of Western New South Wales has been reprinted and published by CSIRO PUBLISHING with a one page appendix giving website addresses of various herbaria in Australia where the reader can readily access up-to-date information on botanical name changes.

Author: Australia. Department of Environment
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780731366736
Category : Biodiversity conservation
Languages : en
Pages : 163

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Author: Jayne T. MacLean
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Endangered plants
Languages : en
Pages : 30

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Author: Lee K Curtis
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
ISBN: 0643104577
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 467

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Queensland is home to 70% of Australia’s native mammals (226 species), over 70% of native birds (630 species), just over half of the nation’s native reptiles (485) and native frogs (127), and more than 11 000 native plant species. Hundreds of these have a threatened status in Queensland. In order for Queensland to maintain and recover a healthy biodiversity we must address the serious problems faced by our natural environment – habitat loss, inappropriate land management, change in fire regimes, pollution of natural resources, proliferation of invasive species and climate change. This book features up-to-date distribution data, photos and maps for most of Queensland’s threatened animals. It also includes a comprehensive list of resources, with key state, national and international organisations involved in the recovery and management of threatened species. Queensland's Threatened Animals will provide vital information to scientists, educators, business entities, government agencies, students, community groups, environmental NGOs, regional NRMs and potential volunteers.

Author: Derrick Ovington
Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 192

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British pioneers in New Zealand jungle at the turn of the 19th century.