Recovering Australian Threatened Species: A Book of Hope

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Recovering Australian Threatened Species: A Book of Hope
Authors and Contributors      Edited by Stephen Garnett
Edited by Peter Latch
Edited by David Lindenmayer
Edited by John Z. Woinarski
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:360
Dimensions(mm): Height 245,Width 170
Category/GenreGeneral
Zoology - Invertebrates
Fishes
Birds
The environment
Management of land and natural resources
Pets and the Natural World
Wildlife - general interest
ISBN/Barcode 9781486307418
ClassificationsDewey:333.95160994
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher CSIRO Publishing
Imprint CSIRO Publishing
Publication Date 1 March 2018
Publication Country Australia

Description

Australia's nature is exceptional, wonderful and important. But much has been lost, and the ongoing existence of many species now hangs by a thread. Against a relentless tide of threats to our biodiversity, many Australians, and government and non-government agencies, have devoted themselves to the challenge of conserving and recovering plant and animal species that now need our help to survive. This dedication has been rewarded with some outstanding and inspiring successes: of extinctions averted, of populations increasing, of communities actively involved in recovery efforts. Recovering Australian Threatened Species showcases successful conservation stories and identifies approaches and implementation methods that have been most effective in recovering threatened species. These diverse accounts - dealing with threatened plants, invertebrates, fish, reptiles, birds and mammals - show that the conservation of threatened species is achievable: that it can be done and should be done. They collectively serve to inform, guide and inspire other conservation efforts. This is a book of hope and inspiration. It shows that with dedication, knowledge and support, we can retain and restore our marvellous natural heritage, and gift to our descendants a world that is as diverse, healthy and beautiful as that which we have inherited.

Author Biography

Professor Stephen Garnett (Charles Darwin University) is an authority on the conservation of threatened birds. Peter Latch (Australian Government Department of the Environment and Energy) has many years of experience within government protected area management, biodiversity planning and threatened species conservation agencies, and currently facilitates national recovery planning efforts for many Australian threatened species. Professor David Lindenmayer (The Australian National University) has undertaken extensive research and monitoring, and helped shaped management, to conserve many components of Australian biodiversity, including for some of Australia's most threatened animal species. Professor John Woinarski (Charles Darwin University), has had long involvement in research, management and policy development for Australian biodiversity, with particular interest in the conservation of threatened species.