| Description |
x, 133 pages : illustrations, maps |
| Series |
Meridian : Australian geographical perspectives |
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Meridian, Australian geographical perspectives |
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Meridian (Melbourne, Vic.)
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Meridian, Australian geographical perspectives
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| Contents |
Machine derived contents note: 1. Introduction -- 2. Understanding the Distribution of Species and Ecosystems -- 3. Glaciers and Aborigines -- 4. Bush Destruction and the Creation of Cultural Vegetation -- 5. The Impact of Using Forests for Wood Production -- 6. Fire -- 7. Conserving the Bush -- References and Further Reading |
| Summary |
"This new edition of A Continent Transformed provides a readable, entertaining, and scientifically-grounded account of the fate of the Australian bush since the arrival of the Aborigines more than 40,000 years ago. The past, present, and future interactions between the bush (and its native plant species) and farmers, foresters, gardeners, bushwalkers, pyromaniacs, and introduced organisms are the subject of this book. While A Continent Transformed includes a thorough appraisal of the harm that has often arisen from human impact, it nevertheless has a positive framework. Creative strategies for ensuring the future of Australia's wonderful bush are presented for all the interactions discussed, and these possibilities range from the local to the cosmic."--BOOK JACKET |
| Analysis |
Biodiversity |
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Bushfires |
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Bushlands |
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Ecosystems |
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Environmental impact |
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Forests |
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Natural resources |
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Plant conservation |
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Vegetation |
| Notes |
"... a series initiated by the Institute of Australian Geographers." -- Foreword |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [121]-125) and index |
| Audience |
For tertiary students |
| Subject |
Nature -- Effect of human beings on -- Australia.
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Human ecology -- Australia.
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Natural resources -- Australia.
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Plant ecology -- Australia.
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Vegetation dynamics -- Australia.
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| Author |
Institute of Australian Geographers.
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| LC no. |
94210852 |
| ISBN |
0195534735 |
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