Practical Conservation Biology
Practical Conservation Biology

Author: David Lindenmayer

Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING

Published: 2005-10-26

Total Pages: 624

ISBN-13: 0643099468

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Practical Conservation Biology covers the complete array of topics that are central to conservation biology and natural resource management, thus providing the essential framework for under-graduate and post-graduate courses in these subject areas. Written by two of the world’s leading environment experts, it is a ‘must have’ reference for environment professionals in government, non-government and industry sectors. The book reflects the latest thinking on key topics such as extinction risks, losses of genetic variability, threatening processes, fire effects, landscape fragmentation, habitat loss and vegetation clearing, reserve design, sustainable harvesting of natural populations, population viability analysis, risk assessment, conservation biology policy, human population growth and its impacts on biodiversity. Practical Conservation Biology deals primarily with the Australian context but also includes many overseas case studies. The book is the most comprehensive assessment of conservation topics in Australia and one of the most comprehensive worldwide. Winner of the 2006 Whitley Award for Best Conservation Text.

Kangaroos
Kangaroos

Author: Terence J Dawson

Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING

Published: 2012-04-16

Total Pages: 217

ISBN-13: 0643106278

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This book provides a clear and accessible account of kangaroos, showing how their reproductive patterns, social structure and other aspects of their biology make them well adapted to Australia’s harsh climate and demanding environment. Since the last edition of this book nearly 20 years ago, much more is now known about the biology and ecology of these iconic animals. This completely revised edition describes these new perspectives and attempts to counter the many urban and rural myths that still exist.

Settlement
Settlement

Author: Peter Read

Publisher: Aboriginal Studies Press

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 300

ISBN-13: 0855753633

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This book encompasses the whole history of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Housing.

Australian Mammals: Biology and Captive Management
Australian Mammals: Biology and Captive Management

Author: Stephen Jackson

Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING

Published: 2007-10-01

Total Pages: 548

ISBN-13: 0643098585

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This authoritative volume represents a complete and comprehensive guide to the husbandry of Australian marsupials and other mammals. Australian Mammals: Biology and Captive Management dedicates a chapter to each group of animals including the platypus, the echidna, carnivorous marsupials, numbats, bandicoots and bilbies, koalas, wombats, possums and gliders, macropods, bats, rodents and the dingo. For each animal group the following information is covered: Biology; Housing; Capture and restraint; Transport; Diet; Breeding; Artificial rearing; and Behaviour and behavioural enrichment. The book provides a complete literature review of all known information on the biology of each group of animals and brings information on their biology in the wild into captive situations. Also, for the first time, it provides practical guidelines for hand-rearing, and has been extensively reviewed by zookeepers and veterinarians to incorporate the most up-to-date information and techniques. Australian Mammals: Biology and Captive Management provides practical guidance for zoo-keepers, veterinarians, zoologists, researchers and students. Winner of the 2004 Whitley Medal. Shortlisted in the Scholarly Reference section of the 2004 Australian Awards for Excellence in Educational Publishing.

Agricultural Extension and Rural Development
Agricultural Extension and Rural Development

Author: Ray Ison

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2007-08-16

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 9780521039413

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This 1999 book proposes an alternative approach to research and development, based on the needs of the farming community.