Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Watershed management
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Wetlands of the Cattai Catchment
Author: Wetlands of Cattai Catchment
Author: Publisher:
ISBN: 9781875994526
Category : Watershed management
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Cattai National Park
Author: New South Wales. National Parks and Wildlife ServicePublisher:
ISBN: 9780731008650
Category : Cattai National Park (N.S.W.)
Languages : en
Pages : 27
Book Description
The Hawkesbury River
Author: Paul BoonPublisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
ISBN: 0643107614
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 566
Book Description
The Hawkesbury River is the longest coastal river in New South Wales. A vital source of water and food, it has a long Aboriginal history and was critical for the survival of the early British colony at Sydney. The Hawkesbury’s weathered shores, cliffs and fertile plains have inspired generations of artists. It is surrounded by an unparalleled mosaic of national parks, including the second-oldest national park in Australia, Ku-ring-gai National Park. Although it lies only 35 km north of Sydney, to many today the Hawkesbury is a ‘hidden river’ – its historical and natural significance not understood or appreciated. Until now, the Hawkesbury has lacked an up-to-date and comprehensive book describing how and when the river formed, how it functions ecologically, how it has influenced humans and their patterns of settlement and, in turn, how it has been affected by those settlements and their people. The Hawkesbury River: A Social and Natural History fills this gap. With chapters on the geography, geology, hydrology and ecology of the river through to discussion of its use by Aboriginal and European people and its role in transport, defence and culture, this highly readable and richly illustrated book paints a picture of a landscape worthy of protection and conservation. It will be of value to those who live, visit or work in the region, those interested in Australian environmental history, and professionals in biology, natural resource management and education.
Pacific Conservation Biology
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ISBN:
Category : Biodiversity conservation
Languages : en
Pages : 402
Book Description
Towra Point Nature Reserve Ramsar Site
Author: Publisher:
ISBN: 9781742321325
Category : Conservation of natural resources
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
"Towra Point Nature Reserve Ramsar site consists of 386.5 hectares of wetlands that lie on the southern shore of Botany Bay, approximately 16 kilometres from Sydney city centre. The entire Ramsar site lies within Towra Point Nature Reserve, which is managed by the Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW (DECCW)"--Summary.
Myall Lakes Ramsar Site
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ISBN: 9781742936574
Category : Wetland conservation
Languages : en
Pages : 135
Book Description
"This description of the ecological character of Myall Lakes Ramsar site was prepared by the Office of Environment and Heritage NSW (OEH) (Table 1) following the National Framework and Guidance for Describing the Ecological Character of Australia’s Ramsar Wetlands (DEWHA 2008)."--Introd.
Ecology and Conservation of Mountaintop grasslands in Brazil
Author: Geraldo Wilson FernandesPublisher: Springer
ISBN: 3319298089
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 574
Book Description
This book is a pioneer attempt to bring forward the first synthesis on the most diverse and threatened mountain top vegetation of South America, the rupestrian grasslands. It brings to light the state of the art information on this ecosystem geology, soil formation and distribution, environmental filters that lead to biodiversity, species interactions and their fine tuned adaptations to survive the harsh mountain environment. The human dimensions of the rupestrian grassland are also addressed, including the anthropogenic threats that may irreversibly impact biodiversity and ecosystem services. The book also highlights the ongoing studies on ecological restoration and first attempt to model the impacts of climate change on its speciose biota.
Protection of Wetlands
Author: Dave StutePublisher: Legislative Reference Bureau
ISBN:
Category : Conservation of natural resources
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Gwydir Wetlands Adaptive Environmental Management Plan
Author: Publisher:
ISBN: 9781742930886
Category : Adaptive natural resource management
Languages : en
Pages : 84
Book Description
"The condition of the Gwydir Wetlands has been declining for many years. If this trend is not reversed, the wetlands will cease to exist as a large, diverse and complex ecosystem. The Gwydir Wetlands Adaptive Environmental Management Plan (AEMP) demonstrates that managers now possess much of the knowledge needed to begin restoring the wetlands' ecological resilience. The AEMP recommends various actions and strategies to improve the condition of the wetlands. It is a guide for adaptively managing a highly modified ecosystem to achieve realistic objectives."--Introducton.