Books: 'Sustainable agriculture (Australia)'

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Wynen, Els. Sustainable and conventional agriculture in south-eastern Australia: A comparison. Bundoora, Vic., Australia: School of Economics and Commerce, La Trobe University, 1990.

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Young, Sarah. Agriculturalization as a syndrome: A comparative study of agriculture in Argentina and Australia. Santiago, Chile: Naciones Unidas, CEPAL, Sustainable Development and Human Settlements Division, 2006.

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J, Hobbs R., and Saunders Denis A, eds. Reintegrating fragmented landscapes: Towards sustainable production and nature conservation. New York: Springer-Verlag, 1993.

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Australian, Conference the Role of Trees in Sustainable Agriculture (1991 Albury N. S. W. ). The role of trees in sustainable agriculture: Review papers presented at the Australian Conference, the Role of Trees in Sustainable Agriculture, Albury, Victoria, Australia, October 1991. Dordrecht, Netherlands: Kluwer Academic, 1993.

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Agriculture, in the Commonwealth: Sustainable Use of Land and Water (18th 1998 Darwin Australia). Agriculture in the commonwealth: Sustainable use of land and water : eigtheenth biennial conference, Darwin Australia. London: Kensington Publications Limited, in conjunction with the Royal Agricultural Society of the Commonwealth, 1998.

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Nuberg, Ian. Agroforestry for natural resource management. Collingwood, Vic: CSIRO Pub., 2009.

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Barr, Neil F. Greening a brown land: The Australian search for sustainable land use. South Melbourne: Macmillan Education Australia, 1992.

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Andrews, Peter. Beyond the brink: Peter Andrews' radical vision for a sustainable Australian landscape. Sydney, N.S.W: ABC Books, 2008.

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Williams, Chris. Old land, new landscapes: A story of farmers, conservation, and the landcare movement. Carlton, Vic., Australia: Melbourne University Press, 2004.

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Reeve, Ian. Sustainable agriculture: Ecological imperative or economic impossibility? : a review of overseas government policy & implications for Australian agriculture. Armidale: Rural Development Centre, University of New England, 1990.

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Australian Institute of Agricultural Science. Western Australian Branch., ed. Sustainable agriculture for Western Australia--fact or fantasy: Proceedings of a seminar organized by the W.A. Branch of the Australian Institute of Agricultural Science on November 2, 1990 at the Social Sciences Lecture Theatre, University of Western Australia. South Perth, W.A: Australian Institute of Agricultural Science, Western Australian Branch, 1991.

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Massy, Charles. Call of the reed warbler: A new agriculture, a new Earth. 2017.

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Massy, Charles. Call of the Reed Warbler: A New Agriculture - a New Earth. University of Queensland Press, 2020.

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Massy, Charles, and Nicolette Hahn Niman. Call of the Reed Warbler: A New Agriculture, a New Earth. Chelsea Green Publishing, 2018.

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Call of the Reed Warbler: A New Agriculture: A New Earth. Chelsea Green Publishing Co, 2018.

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Massy, Charles. Call of the Reed Warbler: A New Agriculture - a New Earth. University of Queensland Press, 2017.

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Massy, Charles. Call of the Reed Warbler: A New Agriculture - a New Earth. University of Queensland Press, 2017.

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Massy, Charles. Call of the Reed Warbler: A New Agriculture - a New Earth. University of Queensland Press, 2020.

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Prinsley, R. T. Role of Trees in Sustainable Agriculture: Review Papers Presented at the Australian Conference, the Role of Trees in Sustainable Agriculture, Albury, Victoria, Australia, October 1991. Springer London, Limited, 2012.

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Hobbs, Richard J., and Denis A. Saunders. Reintegrating Fragmented Landscapes: Towards Sustainable Production and Nature Conservation. Springer, 2011.

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Hobbs, Richard J., and Denis A. Saunders. Reintegrating Fragmented Landscapes: Towards Sustainable Production and Nature Conservation. Springer London, Limited, 2012.

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Hobbs, Richard J., and Denis A. Saunders. Reintegrating Fragmented Landscapes: Towards Sustainable Production and Nature Conservation. Springer, 2011.

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James, Sarah. Farming on the Fringe: Peri-Urban Agriculture, Cultural Diversity and Sustainability in Sydney. Springer London, Limited, 2016.

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James, Sarah. Farming on the Fringe: Peri-Urban Agriculture, Cultural Diversity and Sustainability in Sydney. Springer, 2016.

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James, Sarah. Farming on the Fringe: Peri-Urban Agriculture, Cultural Diversity and Sustainability in Sydney. Springer, 2018.

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Hundloe, Tor, Sarah Blagrove, and Hannah Ditton, eds. Australia's Role in Feeding the World. CSIRO Publishing, 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/9781486305902.

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Earth's human population currently exceeds 7 billion, and by the year 2050 our planet will have at least two billion more mouths to feed. When faced with providing food for so many people, the idea is often advanced that Australia will become the 'food bowl' of Asia. Australia currently grows enough food to feed about three times its population and agricultural exports are important to our economy; however, Australia's role in feeding the world needs careful consideration. This highly topical book draws together the latest intelligence on the sustainable production and distribution of food and other products from Australian farms. It examines questions that policy-makers, farmers, politicians, agricultural scientists and the general public are asking about the potential productivity of our arable land, the environmental and economic impacts of seeking to increase productivity, and the value of becoming cleaner and greener in our agricultural output. With chapters on the emergence of new markets, consumer trends in China, the biophysical constraints on agricultural expansion, and the various products of Australian agriculture and aquaculture, Australia's Role in Feeding the World provides valuable insight into the future of agriculture in this nation. The book is ideal reading for academics and students in agriculture, environmental sciences, economics, Australian studies, international development studies; agricultural practitioners; and the food production industry.

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Walker, Joe, Tim R. McVicar, Li Rui, Rob W. Fitzpatrick, and Liu Changming. Regional Water and Soil Assessment for Managing Sustainable Agriculture in China and Australia (ACIAR Monographs). Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research, 2002.

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Lane, Tom, and Emma Lane. Farm Community: Grow. Cook. Share. Connect. Hardie Grant Books, 2018.

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George, Brendan, Rowan Reid, and Ian Nuberg. Agroforestry for Natural Resource Management. CSIRO Publishing, 2009.

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Ansell, Dean. Learning from agri-environment schemes in Australia. Investing in biodiversity and other ecosystem services on farms. ANU Press, 2016.

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Norton, David, and Nick Reid. Nature and Farming: Sustaining Native Biodiversity in Agricultural Landscapes. CSIRO Publishing, 2013.

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FLS, David Norton, and Nick Reid. Nature and Farming: Sustaining Native Biodiversity in Agricultural Landscapes. CSIRO Publishing, 2013.

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Morton, Steve, Andy Sheppard, and Mark Lonsdale, eds. Biodiversity. CSIRO Publishing, 2014. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/9781486302062.

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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. 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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Lindenmayer, David, Damian Michael, Mason Crane, Sachiko Okada, Daniel Florance, Philip Barton, and Karen Ikin. Wildlife Conservation in Farm Landscapes. CSIRO Publishing, 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/9781486303113.

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An increasing number of Australians want to be assured that the food and fibre being produced on this continent have been grown and harvested in an ecologically sustainable way. Ecologically sustainable farming conserves the array of species that are integral to key ecological processes such as pollination, seed dispersal, natural pest control and the decomposition of waste. Wildlife Conservation in Farm Landscapes communicates new scientific information about best practice ways to integrate conservation and agriculture in the temperate eucalypt woodland belt of eastern Australia. It is based on the large body of scientific literature in this field, as well as long-term studies at 790 permanent sites on over 290 farms extending throughout Victoria, New South Wales and south-east Queensland. Richly illustrated, with chapters on birds, mammals, reptiles, invertebrates and plants, this book illustrates how management interventions can promote nature conservation and what practices have the greatest benefit for biodiversity. Together the new insights in this book inform whole-of-farm planning. Wildlife Conservation in Farm Landscapes is an ideal resource for land managers and farmers interested in integrating farming and environmental values and anyone interested in biodiversity in woodlands and agricultural zones. Recipient of a 2017 Whitley Awards Certificate of Commendation for Conservation in Action

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Beeson, Geoff. Water Story. CSIRO Publishing, 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/9781486311309.

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Freshwater scarcity is a critical challenge, with social, economic, political and environmental consequences. Water crises in Australia have already led to severe restrictions being applied in cities, drought ravaging farmlands, and the near-terminal decline of some rivers and wetlands. A Water Story provides an account of Australian water management practices, set against important historical precedents and the contemporary experience of other countries. It describes the nature and distribution of the country's natural water resources, management of these resources by Indigenous Australians, the development of urban water supply, and support for pastoral activities and agricultural irrigation, with the aid of case studies and anecdotes. This is followed by discussion of the environmental consequences and current challenges of water management, including food supply, energy and climate change, along with options for ensuring sustainable, adequate high-quality water supplies for a growing population. A Water Story is an important resource for water professionals and those with an interest in water and the environment and related issues, as well as students and the wider community.

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Williams, Chris. Old Land, New Landscapes: A Story of Farmers, Conservation, and the Landcare Movement. Melbourne University Publishing, 2005.

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National Collaborative Project On Indica. Sustainable Agriculture: Assessing Australia's Recent Performance: A Report to Scram of the National Collaborative Project on Indicators for Su (Parliamentary ... / Parliament of the Commonwealth of Aust). CSIRO Publishing, 1998.

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Chalmer, Nicole. Ecoagriculture for a Sustainable Food Future. CSIRO Publishing, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/9781486313426.

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Global food security is dependent on ecologically viable production systems, but current agricultural practices are often at odds with environmental sustainability. Resolving this disparity is a huge task, but there is much that can be learned from traditional food production systems that persisted for thousands of years. Ecoagriculture for a Sustainable Food Future describes the ecological history of food production systems in Australia, showing how Aboriginal food systems collapsed when European farming methods were imposed on bushlands. The industrialised agricultural systems that are now prevalent across the world require constant input of finite resources, and continue to cause destructive environmental change. This book explores the damage that has arisen from farming systems unsuited to their environment, and presents compelling evidence that producing food is an ecological process that needs to be rethought in order to ensure resilient food production into the future. Cultural sensitivity Readers are warned that there may be words, descriptions and terms used in this book that are culturally sensitive, and which might not normally be used in certain public or community contexts. While this information may not reflect current understanding, it is provided by the author in a historical context.

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Prinsley, R. T. The Role of Trees in Sustainable Agriculture: Review papers presented at the Australian Conference, The Role of Trees in Sustainable Agriculture, ... October 1991. Springer, 2012.

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Nuberg, Ian, Brendan George, and Rowan Reid, eds. Agroforestry for Natural Resource Management. CSIRO Publishing, 2009. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/9780643097100.

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In its early days, agroforestry may have been viewed as the domain of the 'landcare enthusiast'. Today, integrating trees and shrubs into productive farming systems is seen as a core principle of sustainable agriculture. Agroforestry for Natural Resource Management provides the foundation for an understanding of agroforestry practice in both high and low rainfall zones across Australia. Three major areas are discussed: environmental functions of trees in the landscape (ecosystem mimicry, hydrology, protection of crops, animals and soil, biodiversity, aesthetics); productive functions of trees (timber, firewood, pulp, fodder, integrated multi-products); and the implementation of agroforestry (design, evaluation, establishment, adoption, policy support). The book also includes a DVD that features videos on forest measurement and harvesting, a Farm Forestry Toolbox and many regionally specific agroforestry resources. Written by leading researchers and practitioners from around Australia, Agroforestry for Natural Resource Management will be an essential resource for students in agroforestry courses, as well as a valuable introduction to the field for professionals in related areas.

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Stevens, Daryl, ed. Growing Crops with Reclaimed Wastewater. CSIRO Publishing, 2006. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/9780643093522.

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This comprehensive work examines the fundamentals required for reclaimed water schemes to deliver sustainable farming operations that achieve the yield and quality of produce necessary for acceptance in the market. Growing Crops with Reclaimed Wastewater reviews the historical background of water treatment, its use and disposal from Australian wastewater treatment facilities and the technologies now utilised to treat our wastewater for reuse. The major concerns of chemical, physical and pathological qualities of reclaimed water are addressed, ensuring that the environmental, economic and social requirements of today’s society are met. It reviews the state and national regulatory requirements and guidelines that have made Australia a world leader in the management of reclaimed water and also examines the guidance in the United States of America (Federal) and in California, the World Health Organization guidance and the situation in Israel. This is the first time such a definitive review has been produced on the use of wastewater for horticulture and it will be a key tool for decision makers, researchers and practitioners to understand the main issues and constraints. It will be of particular interest to agricultural scientists, waste and horticulture consultants, engineers, planners, state agencies, environmental officers and students.

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Oakley, Stewart M. Integrated Wastewater Management for Health and Valorization: A Design Manual for Resource Challenged Cities. IWA Publishing, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.2166/9781789061536.

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Abstract Adequate wastewater treatment in low to medium income cities worldwide has largely been a failure despite decades of funding. The still dominant end-of-pipe paradigm of treatment for surface water discharge, focusing principally on removal of organic matter, has not addressed the well-published problems of pathogen and nutrient release with continued contamination of surface waters. This book incorporates the new paradigm of integrated wastewater management for valorization without surface water discharge using waste stabilization pond systems and wastewater reservoirs. In this paradigm the purpose of treatment is to protect health by reducing pathogens to produce an effluent that is valorized for its fertilizer and water value for agriculture and aquaculture. Methane production as a sustainable energy source is also considered for those applications where it is appropriate. Emphasis is on sustainable engineering solutions for low to medium income cities worldwide. Chapters present the theory of design, followed by design procedures, example design problems, and case study examples with data, diagrams and photos of operating systems. Excel spreadsheets and the FAO program CLIMWAT/CROPWAT are included in examples throughout. Sections on engineering practice include technical training, operation and maintenance requirements, construction and sustainability. The book incorporates design and operating data and case studies from Africa, Australia, Latin America, Europe, New Zealand, and the US, including studies that have been published in French, Portuguese, and Spanish. The book is designed for upper-division and graduate level engineering students, practicing engineers, regulatory professionals who help establish and enforce effluent standards, international development professionals, and policy stakeholders. ISBN: 9781789061529 (paperback) ISBN: 9781789061536 (eBook) ISBN: 9781789061543 (ePUB)

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Jeremy, Russell-Smith, and Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research., eds. Fire and sustainable agricultural and forestry development in eastern Indonesia and northern Australia: Proceedings of an international workshop held at Northern Territory University, Darwin, Australia, 13-15 April 1999. Canberra: Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research, 2000.

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Nambiar, Sadanandan, and Ian Ferguson. New Forests. CSIRO Publishing, 2005. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/9780643093089.

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There is no question that the timber industry needs to adopt sustainable practices that ensure a future for the industry. This book goes well beyond simply growing commercial tree plantations for wood production. It explores new forests that can supply environmental services such as salinity mitigation and carbon sequestration together with commercial wood production in an environment beyond the boundaries of traditional forestry. New Forests targets agricultural landscapes affected by salinity and which generally have rainfall less than 650 mm per year. The book addresses vital issues such as where tree planting might best be pursued, what species and technologies should be used for establishment and later management, how productivity can be improved, what mix of environmental services and commercial goods is optimum, and whether the likely net benefits justify the change in land use and requisite investment. While the book is focussed on the low-rainfall, agricultural, inland zone of the Murray-Darling Basin wherever possible the scope of most chapters has been expanded to synthesise generic information applicable to other regions in Australia and elsewhere. The authors provide a comprehensive account of all the issues relevant to the development of these new forests, covering soils, the bio-physical environment, water use and irrigation strategies - including the use of wastewater, silviculture, pests and diseases, wood quality and products, and economics and policy implications.

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Lindenmayer, David, Mason Crane, Damian Michael, and Esther Beaton. Woodlands. CSIRO Publishing, 2005. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/9780643093164.

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Australia's little known woodlands once covered huge areas of the eastern side of our continent. Woodlands are distinguished from forests by the fact that their canopies do not touch, tree heights are usually lower and they usually have a grassy understorey. They support a fascinating and diverse array of birds, mammals, reptiles, frogs, invertebrates and plants, and have been under massive pressure from grazing and agriculture over the past 200 years. In many cases only small remnant patches of some types of woodland survive. Understanding and appreciating woodlands is an important way forward for promoting their sustainable management and conservation. Woodlands: A Disappearing Landscape explains with lucid text and spectacular photographs the role that woodlands play in supporting a range of native plants and animals that has existed there for millions of years. The book is set out as a series of logically linked chapters working from the woodland canopy (the tree crowns), through the understorey, the ground layers, and to the lowest lying parts of landscape – wetlands, creeks and dams. Each chapter illustrates many key topics in woodland biology with text and images, explaining important aspects of woodland ecology as well as woodland management and conservation.

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Gleeson, James, and Deborah Gleeson. Reducing the Impacts of Development on Wildlife. CSIRO Publishing, 2012. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/9780643106932.

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The rapidly increasing number of threatened flora and fauna species worldwide is one of the chief problems confronting environmental professionals today. This problem is largely due to the impact humans have had on land use through development (e.g. agricultural, residential, industrial, infrastructure and mining developments). The requirement for developers to implement measures to reduce the impacts of development on wildlife is underpinned by government legislation. A variety of measures or strategies are available to reduce such impacts, including those to reduce impacts on flora and fauna during land clearance, to deter fauna from potential hazards, to facilitate the movement of fauna around and through a development site as well as those to provide additional habitat. In recent years, considerable advances have been made in the techniques used to reduce the impacts of development on wildlife in Australia and overseas. Reducing the Impacts of Development on Wildlife contains a comprehensive range of practical measures to assist others to reduce the impacts resulting from development on terrestrial flora and fauna, and promotes ecologically sustainable development. It will be very useful to environmental consultants and managers, developers, strategists, policy makers and regulators, as well as community environmental groups and students. 2012 Whitley Award Commendation for Zoological Text.

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Anderson, Eric. Plants of Central Queensland. CSIRO Publishing, 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/9781486302260.

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Conservation and sustainable productivity are vital issues for Australia. In order to manage vegetation well from an agricultural, recreational or conservation point of view, an understanding of individual plant species is important. Plants of Central Queensland provides a guide for identifying and understanding the plants of the region so that pastoralists and others can be better equipped to manage the vegetation resource of our grazing lands. Central Queensland straddles the Tropic of Capricorn, although many of the plants in the book will also be found outside this area, as shown by their distribution maps. The book provides information on the habit, distribution, foliage and fruits of 525 plant species. Informative notes highlighting declared, poisonous, weed and medicinal plants are included, and plants useful for bees and bush tucker are also noted. These are the most important plants you might see if you live in or travel through central Queensland. This book has an easy-to-read, non-botanical format, with helpful photographs and distribution maps that greatly aid anyone interested in the vegetation of central Queensland. It is based on a previous work of the same title but is greatly expanded, incorporating information on an additional 285 plant species.

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