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Автор: Tim R. New Название: Forests and Insect Conservation in Australia ISBN: 3030063860 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783030063863 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 13974.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Losses of forests and their insect inhabitants are a major global conservation concern, spanning tropical and temperate forest regions throughout the world. This broad overview of Australian forest insect conservation draws on studies from many places to demonstrate the diversity and vulnerability of forest insects and how their conservation may be pursued through combinations of increased understanding, forest protection and silvicultural management in both natural and plantation forests. The relatively recent history of severe human disturbance to Australian forests ensures that reasonably natural forest patches remain and serve as ‘models’ for many forest categories. They are also refuges for many forest biota extirpated from the wider landscapes as forests are lost, and merit strenuous protection from further changes, and wider efforts to promote connectivity between otherwise isolated remnant patches. In parallel, the recent attention to improving forest insect conservation in harmony with insect pest management continues to benefit from perspectives generated from better-documented faunas elsewhere. Lessons from the northern hemisphere, in particular, have led to revelations of the ecological importance and vulnerability of many insect taxa in forests, together with clear evidence that ‘conservation can work’ in concert with wider forest uses. A brief outline of the variety of Australian tropical and temperate forests and woodlands, and of the multitude of endemic and, often, highly localised insects that depend on them highlights needs for conservation (both of single focal species and wider forest-dependent radiations and assemblages). The ways in which insects contribute to sustained ecological integrity of these complex ecosystems provide numerous opportunities for practical conservation.
Автор: Hans Lambers Название: On the Ecology of Australia`s Arid Zone ISBN: 3319939424 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783319939421 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 19564.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
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This book will appeal to an international audience as well as be irresistible to local readers. Anyone working or with an interest in Australia’s arid zone should need ready access to this book. There is no equivalent publication out there at the moment, and this book has many authoritative chapters, richly illustrated with colourful material.
The challenge of this book was to assemble current knowledge on particular topics and concepts, and principles relating to them. It is also forward-looking by identifying where there are gaps or inadequacies in knowledge, and where future research needs to be directed. Lead authors were encouraged to take such an approach; they had the opportunity to involve any author they considered appropriate. The final product should
be a fabulous resource, also for university courses, especially at MSc level.
Автор: H. Heatwole; T. Done; E. Cameron Название: Community Ecology of a Coral Cay ISBN: 9061930960 ISBN-13(EAN): 9789061930969 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 33541.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Автор: Donald P.A. Sands; Tim R. New Название: Conservation of the Richmond Birdwing Butterfly in Australia ISBN: 9402406344 ISBN-13(EAN): 9789402406344 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 16070.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This survey of one the longest insect conservation campaigns in Australia deals with recovery of one of the most iconic endemic butterflies, the Richmond birdwing, threatened by clearance and fragmentation of subtropical rainforest in eastern Australia and the spread of an alien larval food-plant. Its conservation has involved many aspects of community involvement, developed over more than 20 years, and focused on habitat restoration and weed eradication, in conjunction with conservation of remaining forest fragments. The work has involved the entire historical range of the butterfly, addressed threats and emphasised landscape connectivity, and has enhanced recovery through extensive plantings of native food plants. Interest has been maintained through extensive publicity, community education and media activity, and the programme has provided many lessons for advancing insect conservation practice in the region.
Описание: The book introduces basic entomology, emphasising perspectives on insect diversity important in conservation assessment and setting priorities for management, as a foundation for managers and others without entomological training or background.
Описание: A survey of the development and practice of butterfly conservation in south east Australia, tracing evolution of the science through a series of cases from focus on single subspecies through increasing levels of ecological complexity to critical biotopes and communities.
Автор: Philip K. Groom,Byron Lamont Название: Plant Life of Southwestern Australia: Adaptations for Survival ISBN: 3110370166 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783110370164 Издательство: Walter de Gruyter Рейтинг: Цена: 22305.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The southwestern Australian flora is unique in the world, not only for its biodiversity and endemism, but also for its functional biodiversity. It also contains the world’s most nutrient-impoverished soils, has a prolonged-summer period and the vegetation is extremely fire-prone. These conditions have engendered an array of survival adaptations that have evolved in these harsh conditions across a diverse range of species. It is well recognised that the southwest flora has the toughest and most spiny vegetation of the world, the greatest number of species that store their seeds in woody fruits, and the most specialised means of obtaining limited soil nutrients and water.This book focuses on the survival mechanisms, adaptations and ecology of the unique Southwest Australian flora (restricted here to flowering plants). The book begins with an examination of how the flora has evolved into the present forms. It describes further in detail the adaptive responses of the flora to the main environmental pressures influencing survival - fire, summer drought, nutrient-impoverished soils, pollination and seed dispersal agents. Specialised responses to obtain essential nutrients are presented in three chapters – carnivorous plants, parasitic plants and specialised roots. An entire chapter is devoted to leaves, with an insight into how leaves may assist in protecting flowers and fruits from herbivores and seed-eaters. The book provides an ecological perspective on how the flora has evolved complex strategies to ensure species survival in the relatively harsh seasonal climate of a Mediterranean-type ecosystem.
Описание: This survey of one the longest insect conservation campaigns in Australia deals with one of the most iconic endemic papilionid butterflies, the Richmond birdwing. It shows different factors that can influence community interest and practical outcomes.
Автор: John C.Z. Woinarski, Sarah M. Legge, Chris R. Dickman Название: Cats in Australia: Companion and Killer ISBN: 1486308430 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781486308439 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 8039.00 р. Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии.
Описание: Documents the extent to which cats have subverted, and are continuing to subvert, Australia`s biodiversity. The book also describes the origins of cats and their global spread, their long-standing and varying relationship with people, their global impacts and their ecology. It also describes the challenge of managing cats.
Автор: Griffiths, Dilwyn Название: Tropical ecosystems in australia ISBN: 036734789X ISBN-13(EAN): 9780367347895 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 8726.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This book provides a comprehensive review of the biology of tropical ecosystems of northern Australia as they have been affected by the climatic, social and land-use changes.
Автор: New Название: Forests and Insect Conservation in Australia ISBN: 3319922211 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783319922218 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 13974.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This broad overview of Australian forest insect conservation draws on studies from many places to demonstrate the diversity and vulnerability of forest insects and how their conservation may be pursued through combinations of increased understanding, forest protection and silvicultural management in both natural and plantation forests.
Автор: Darling Emma Название: Introductory Biogeography ISBN: 1635496969 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781635496963 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 22530.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Earth inhabits many species of flora and fauna. The existence of these infinite and vastly different species depends on their varied geographical, natural, environmental and geological environment and space. The study of this distribution based on geological time and geographical space is called biogeography. It has two main branches namely, zoogeography and phytogeography. This book explores all the important aspects of biogeography in the present-day scenario. It is designed to provide deep insights about the subject to the readers. The topics included in the text are based on the most important areas of this vast subject. This textbook will serve as a reference to a broad spectrum of readers.
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