Terrestrial Vertebrate Fauna Assessments for Ecological Impact Assessment

Abstract

The growing realization that humanity?s wellbeing and longevity are directly related to the ecological health of our planet has led to an explosion of legislation and regulations in recent times. Ecological impact assessments (EcIAs) are an important part, and becoming an intrinsic step in future developments, especially during the planning process. In Terrestrial Vertebrate Fauna Assessments for Ecological Impact Assessment emphasis is placed on conducting vertebrate fauna assessments to support EcIAs in Western Australia. We congratulate Dr. Scott A Thompson and Dr. Graham G Thompson for writing this highly practical book. Dr. Scott Thompson is a Senior Environmental Scientist for an environmental consulting firm, with strong interest in vertebrate surveys. Dr. Graham Thompson is a member of the Centre of Ecosystem Management and a partner in Terrestrial Ecosystems. Together, they incorporate their knowledge to produce a book that effectively addresses a number of key issues associated with EcIAs.