Land of Sweeping Plains: Managing and Restoring the Native Grasslands of South-eastern Australia by Nicholas S.G. Williams, Adrian Marshall, John W. Morgan (Paperback, 2015)
Native temperate grasslands are Australia's most threatened ecosystems. Grasslands have been eliminated from across much of their former extent and continue to be threatened by urban expansion, agricultural intensification, weed invasion and the uncertain impacts of climate change. Research, however, is showing us new ways to manage grasslands, and techniques for restoration are advancing. The importance of ongoing stewardship also means it is vital to develop new strategies to encourage a broader cross-section of society to understand and appreciate native grasslands and their ecology. Land of Sweeping Plains synthesises the scientific literature in a readily accessible manner and includes a wealth of practical experience held by policy makers, farmers, community activists and on-ground grassland managers. It aims to provide all involved in grassland management and restoration with the technical information necessary to conserve and enhance native grasslands. For readers without the responsibility of management, such as students and those interested in biodiversity conservation, it provides a detailed understanding of native grassland ecology, management challenges and solutions and, importantly, inspiration to engage with this critically endangered ecosystem. Practical, easy to read and richly illustrated, this book brings together the grassland knowledge of experts in ethnobotany, ecology, monitoring, planning, environmental psychology, community engagement, flora and fauna management, environmental restoration, agronomy, landscape architecture and urban design.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Csiro Publishing
ISBN-13
9781486300815
eBay Product ID (ePID)
209367950
Product Key Features
Subject Area
Natural Science
Author
Nicholas S.G. Williams, Adrian Marshall, John w. Morgan
Publication Name
Land of Sweeping Plains: Managing and Restoring the Native Grasslands of South-Eastern Australia
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Geography & Geosciences, Biology, Management
Publication Year
2015
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
472 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
250mm
Item Width
210mm
Item Weight
1428g
Additional Product Features
Editor
Nicholas S.G. Williams, John w. Morgan, Adrian Marshall