Biodiversity
Science and Solutions for Australia
CSIRO Science and Solutions for Australia Series Edited by: Steve Morton, Andy Sheppard, Mark Lonsdale
The latest information from CSIRO, providing a clear picture of the biodiversity challenges and prospects facing Australia.
Australians have stewardship of a beautiful, diverse and unique environment. We have long had a sense that the biodiversity of this country is special. Yet, despite our sense of its importance, in many parts of our country biodiversity is in trouble. + Full description
Given the economic, ecological and social importance of biodiversity to our nation, CSIRO has been conducting research into Australia's biodiversity for nearly 90 years. This research has not simply focused on quantifying the challenge, but also on identifying practical solutions for its sustainable management.
Biodiversity: Science and Solutions for Australia aims to provide access to the latest scientific knowledge on Australia’s biodiversity in an engaging and clear format. The book describes the ancient origins and unique features of Australia’s species, as well as the current status of our biodiversity. It outlines tools for management and planning, highlights Indigenous perspectives on biodiversity, and looks at how Australia’s biodiversity interacts with agriculture, the resources sector, cities, and with our changing global environment. Importantly, it also shows that biodiversity is in the eye of the beholder: for some it is our life support system, for others it is a resource to be used, for others it is a precious cultural symbol.
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Biodiversity: Science and Solutions for Australia aims to provide access to the latest scientific knowledge on Australia’s biodiversity in an engaging and clear format. The book describes the ancient origins and unique features of Australia’s species, as well as the current status of our biodiversity. It outlines tools for management and planning, highlights Indigenous perspectives on biodiversity, and looks at how Australia’s biodiversity interacts with agriculture, the resources sector, cities, and with our changing global environment. Importantly, it also shows that biodiversity is in the eye of the beholder: for some it is our life support system, for others it is a resource to be used, for others it is a precious cultural symbol.
The book is also available in electronic or digital format, featuring additional content including videos, case studies, and links to further information. The electronic version can also be downloaded free of charge from www.csiro.au/biodiversitybook.
Details
PDF | July 2014 |ISBN: 9781486302062 | 232 pages
Publisher: CSIRO
Colour photographs, Line Art
ePUB | July 2014
ISBN: 9781486302079
Publisher: CSIRO
Features
- The eBook version will include the narrative developed for the book, embellished with animations, video interviews with key authors/researchers, visualisations of data where available and appropriate, and so on.
Contents
ForewordMegan Clark and Andrew Johnson
Acknowledgements
1: What is biodiversity and why is it important?
Steve Morton and Rosemary Hill
2: Australia’s biodiversity: major features
Leo Joseph, David K. Yeates, Joseph Miller, David Spratt, Daniel Gledhill and Alan Butler
3: Australia’s biodiversity: status and trends
David K. Yeates, Daniel J. Metcalfe, David A. Westcott and Alan Butler
4: Tools for managing and restoring biodiversity
Tara G. Martin, Josie Carwardine, Linda Broadhurst, Simon Ferrier, Craig James, Andy Sheppard, Stuart Whitten and Iadine Chades
5: Managing Australia’s protected areas
Andy Sheppard, Simon Ferrier and Josie Carwardine
6: Indigenous perspectives on biodiversity
Fiona Walsh, Peter Christophersen and Sandra McGregor
7: Farming, pastoralism and forestry
Sue McIntyre
8: Cities and towns
Mark Lonsdale and Richard Fuller
9: Seas and coasts
Alan Butler and Nicholas Bax
10: Inland waters
Carmel Pollino and Carol Couch
11: Mining and biodiversity
Alan Andersen, Garry Cook and Nicholas Bax
12: Conclusions
Steve Morton and Andy Sheppard
Glossary
Index
For Teachers
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