Author: Donald Peter Andrew SandsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Butterflies
Languages : en
Pages : 5
Book Description
The Threatened Richmond Birdwing Butterfly (Ornithoptera Richmondia)
Author: Donald Peter Andrew SandsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Butterflies
Languages : en
Pages : 5
Book Description
Conservation of the Richmond Birdwing Butterfly in Australia
Author: Donald P.A. SandsPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9400771703
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
This survey of one the longest insect conservation campaigns in Australia deals with recovery of one of the most iconic endemic butterflies, the Richmond birdwing, threatened by clearance and fragmentation of subtropical rainforest in eastern Australia and the spread of an alien larval food-plant. Its conservation has involved many aspects of community involvement, developed over more than 20 years, and focused on habitat restoration and weed eradication, in conjunction with conservation of remaining forest fragments. The work has involved the entire historical range of the butterfly, addressed threats and emphasised landscape connectivity, and has enhanced recovery through extensive plantings of native food plants. Interest has been maintained through extensive publicity, community education and media activity, and the programme has provided many lessons for advancing insect conservation practice in the region.
Queensland's Threatened Animals
Author: Lee K CurtisPublisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
ISBN: 0643104577
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 467
Book Description
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.
Butterflies of Australia
Author: Michael F BrabyPublisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
ISBN: 0643102922
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1418
Book Description
This outstanding work is the ultimate guide for the identification of Australia’s butterflies. Nearly 400 species – all those currently recognised from Australia, plus those from surrounding islands – are represented, with all adults and some immature stages displayed in stunning colour sections. Introductory chapters cover the history of publications, classification, morphology, distribution, conservation and collection, together with a checklist of the butterfly fauna. The body of the text is arranged systematically, providing a wealth of information including description, variation, similar behaviour, distribution and habitat, and major literature references, giving a comprehensive summary of the present state of knowledge of these insects. Appendices provide details of those species recorded from Australian islands outside the Australian faunal subregion, those protected by legislation, the larval food plants, and the attendant ants. Extensive references, a glossary and an index of scientific and common names complete the work. Joint Winner of the 2001 Whitley Medal. Finalist Scholarly Reference section - The Australian Awards for Excellence in Educational Publishing 2001.
Lepidoptera and Conservation
Author: T. R. NewPublisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118409256
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 231
Book Description
The third in a trilogy of global overviews of conservation of diverse and ecologically important insect groups. The first two were Beetles in Conservation (2010) and Hymenoptera and Conservation (2012). Each has different priorities and emphases that collectively summarise much of the progress and purpose of invertebrate conservation. Much of the foundation of insect conservation has been built on concerns for Lepidoptera, particularly butterflies as the most popular and best studied of all insect groups. The long-accepted worth of butterflies for conservation has led to elucidation of much of the current rationale of insect species conservation, and to definition and management of their critical resources, with attention to the intensively documented British fauna ‘leading the world’ in this endeavour. In Lepidoptera and Conservation, various themes are treated through relevant examples and case histories, and sufficient background given to enable non-specialist access. Intended for not only entomologists but conservation managers and naturalists due to its readable approach to the subject.
Butterfly Conservation in South-Eastern Australia: Progress and Prospects
Author: Tim R. NewPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9048199263
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
A survey of the development and practice of butterfly conservation in south east Australia, tracing evolution of the science through a series of cases from focus on single subspecies through increasing levels of ecological complexity to critical biotopes and communities. The book summarises much previously scattered information, and provides access to much regional information of considerable interest to practitioners elsewhere.
Ecology of Cities and Towns
Author: Mark J. McDonnellPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 0521861128
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 747
Book Description
Assesses the current status, and future challenges and opportunities, of the ecological study, design and management of cities and towns.
The Invertebrate World of Australia's Subtropical Rainforests
Author: Geoff WilliamsPublisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
ISBN: 1486312926
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
The Invertebrate World of Australia’s Subtropical Rainforests is a comprehensive review of Australia’s Gondwanan rainforest invertebrate fauna, covering its taxonomy, distribution, biogeography, fossil history, plant community and insect–plant relationships. This is the first work to document the invertebrate diversity of this biologically important region, as well as explain the uniqueness and importance of the organisms. This book examines invertebrates within the context of the plant world that they are dependent on and offers an understanding of Australia’s outstanding (but still largely unknown) subtropical rainforests. All major, and many minor, invertebrate taxa are described and the book includes a section of colour photos of distinctive species. There is also a strong emphasis on plant and habitat associations and fragmentation impacts, as well as a focus on the regionally inclusive Gondwana Rainforests (Central Eastern Rainforest Reserves of Australia) World Heritage Area. The Invertebrate World of Australia’s Subtropical Rainforests will be of value to professional biologists and ecologists, as well as amateur entomologists and naturalists in Australia and abroad.
Insect Species Conservation
Author: T. R. NewPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 0521510775
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
This book brings together scattered information on insect conservation, providing a robust foundation for future progress, using examples from around the world.
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