Collection: Tech Book

Explains biological diversity and the three levels at which it is usually considered: genetic, species and ecosystems diversity. It also briefly discusses why biological diversity is important, especially the value of its components and diversity itself.

Biodiversity and Local Government Forum participants jointly explored some of the issues and opportunities related to the conservation of indigenous flora and fauna in urban areas. This report provides a brief overview of the management actions and polici

This report forms part of a programme to assemble the best available biological information on selected endangered species, problem species, and species of special interest to identify actions critical to their management to ensure they are not lost.

The conservation of waders and their wetland habitats are matters of special concern. In this report, information on the waders of NSW is summarised and reviewed. recommendations are made for a state-wide management plan for their conservation.

Papers presented at a forum presented by theWollondilly Phosphorous Action Campaign, begun in response to increasing blue-green algae blooms throughout the Wollondilly River catchment. Looked at challenges and ways of combating the problem.

Describes the broad management directions and some specific actions; and defines the major programmes and priorities for the management of the natural and cultural heritage and for the future use of the Blue Mountains National Park.

The Minister for Natural Resources established the Blue-Green Algae Task Force to minimise algal problems statewide during the 1991/92 summer, and to provide recommendations for actions and policies to minimise the occurrence and extent of blue-green algal blooms in the medium and longer terms.