Australian vegetaton
Groves, R. H.1994
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Australian vegetation has interested botanists and naturalists since Europeans first encountered Australia and its plant life. This new edition of Australian Vegetation reiew the vegetation of the continent as a whole. In the introductory section, chapters on phytogeography, vegetation history and alien plants set the scene for further sections covering all the major vegetation types. The plant life of extreme Australian habitats is also discussed, and the book closes with a chapter on the conservation of Australian vegetation. Each chapter is written by experts on each particular habitat type. the book will inform and stimulate the interest of students and professional botanists, expecially those fortunate enough to see for themselves the unique vegetation and flora of Australia.
Main title:
Australian vegetaton / edited by R.H. Groves.
Author:
Edition:
2nd edition.
Imprint:
Cambridge, England ; Oakleigh, Vic. : Cambridge University Press, 1994.
Collation:
562 pages : maps, photographs
Notes:
Hawkesbury-Nepean Catchment Management Trust collection.
Contents:
1. Phytogeography of the Australian region B. A. Barlow -- 2. Quaternary vegetation history J. R. Dodson -- 3. Alien plants P. W. Michael -- Part II. Major Vegetation Types: 4. The rainforests of northern Australia L. J. Webb and J. G. Tracey -- 5. Southern rainforests J. R. Busby and M. J. Brown -- 6. Tall open-forests D. H. Ashton and P. M. Attiwill -- 7. Patterns and processes in open-forests of Eucalyptus in southern Australia A. M. Gill -- 8. Woodlands A. N. Gillison -- 9. Acacia open-forests, woodlands and shrublands R. W. Johnson and W. H. Burrows -- 10. Eucalyptus scrubs and shrublands R. F. Parsons -- 11. Heathlands R. L. Specht -- 12. Chenopod shrublands J. H. Leigh -- 13. Natural grasslands J. J. Mott and R. H. Groves -- Part III. Vegetation of Extreme Habitats: 14. Saltmarsh and mangrove P. Adam -- 15. Aquatic vegetation of inland wetlands M. A. Brock -- 16. Alpine and sub-alpine vegetation R. J. Williams and A. B. Costin -- 17. Coastal dune vegetation P. Clarke -- Part IV. Conservation: 18. Biodiversity and conservation R. L. Specht
ISBN:
9780521424769 (paperback)
Dewey class:
581.994
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
113515
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| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
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| Research | Tech Book | 581.994 AUS | Available |