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Urban Stormwater
Best Practice Environmental Management Guidelines
by Csiro Publishing Staff, Victoria. Stormwater Committee
Spiral, 288 Pages, Published 1999 by Csiro Publishing
ISBN-13: 978-0-643-06453-9, ISBN: 0-643-06453-2






The Explainer
From Deja Vu to Why the Sky Is Blue, and Other Conundrums
by Csiro Publishing
352 Pages, Published 2013 by Csiro Publishing
ISBN-13: 978-1-4863-0052-5, ISBN: 1-4863-0052-9

"We canexpect changesin the statistics of wet runs (floods)anddryruns (droughts), superimposed ona warming baseline that tendsto exacerbatebothextremesof the hydrological cycle. Storing renewable energy Maria SkyllasKazacos, Professor ..."






Model Code of Practice for the Welfare of Animals(2nd Edition)
Cattle (Primary Industries Report Series)
by Csiro Publishing
Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 2004 by Csiro Publishing
ISBN-13: 978-0-643-09116-0, ISBN: 0-643-09116-5

"This code is intended as a guide for all people responsible for the care and management of cattle. The code aims to set an industry standard by defining acceptable cattle management practices in situations, which vary from extensive grazing to close confinement and housing. Whatever the form of husbandry, owners and managers have a responsibility for the health, welfare and considerate treatment of the animals under their control so tha ..."






Flora of Australia, volume 49. Oceanic islands .
by Csiro Publishing Staff, Anthony E. Orchard, Alexander S. George
Paperback, 681 Pages, Published 1994 by Agps Press, Canberra
ISBN-13: 978-0-644-29384-6, ISBN: 0-644-29384-5

"... bifid, subtending a ±sessile 3-lobed synangium. A genus of 2 species distributed throughout the tropics and subtropics. Together with Tmesipteris ( below), structurally the most primitive living genera of vascular plants. One species is native to both Islands. G.Bentham, Lycopodiaceae, Psilotum, Fl. Austral. 7: 681-682 (1878). Psilotum nudum (L.) P.Beauv., Prodr. Aetheogam. 112 (1805) Lycopodium nudum L., Sp. PI. 2: 1100 (1753); ..."






The Aboriginal Story of Burke and Wills
Forgotten Narratives
by Ian D. Clark, Fred Cahir, Csiro Publishing
Hardcover, 336 Pages, Published 2013 by Csiro Publishing
ISBN-13: 978-0-643-10808-0, ISBN: 0-643-10808-4

"The Aboriginal Story of Burke and Wills is the first major study of Aboriginal associations with the Burke and Wills expedition of 1860–61. A main theme of the book is the contrast between the skills, perceptions and knowledge of the Indigenous people and those of the new arrivals, and the extent to which this affected the outcome of the expedition.The book offers a reinterpretation of the literature surrounding Burke and Wills, using o ..."






Defending the Social Licence of Farming
Issues, Challenges and New Directions for Agriculture
by Jacqueline Williams, Paul Martin, Csiro Publishing
Paperback, 224 Pages, Published 2012 by Csiro Publishing
ISBN-13: 978-0-643-10159-3, ISBN: 0-643-10159-4

"Issues including climate variability, water scarcity, animal welfare and declining biodiversity have led to increasing demands on farmers to conduct and communicate their farming practices so as to protect their "social licence to farm". Farmers are increasingly expected to demonstrate their social and environmental responsibility as a pre-condition to being allowed to carry out their preferred farming and commercial practices. Current ..."






Tropical Rainforests
by Csiro Publishing
18 Pages
ISBN-13: 978-0-643-05134-8, ISBN: 0-643-05134-1






Recovering Australian Threatened Species
A Book of Hope
by Stephen T. Garnett, Peter Latch, David Lindenmayer, John Woinarski, Csiro Publishing
Paperback, 360 Pages, Published 2018 by Csiro Publishing
ISBN-13: 978-1-4863-0741-8, ISBN: 1-4863-0741-8

"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 so ..."






Wildlife Conservation in Farm Landscapes
by David Lindenmayer, Mason Crane, Sachiko Okada, Dr Damian Michael, Dr Philip Barton, Daniel Florance, Dr Karen Ikin, Damian Lindenmayer, Daniel Florence, Karen And Ikin, Csiro Publishing
Paperback, 232 Pages, Published 2017 by Csiro Publishing
ISBN-13: 978-1-4863-0310-6, ISBN: 1-4863-0310-2

"An increasing number of Australians want to be assured that the food and fiber being produced there have been grown and harvested in an ecologically sustainable way. Ecologically sustainable farming conserves the array of species that are integral to key ecological processes such as pollination, seed dispersal, natural pest control and the decomposition of waste.Wildlife Conservation in Farm Landscapes communicates new scientific inform ..."






Natural Resources and Environmental Justice
Australian Perspectives
by Anna Lukasiewicz, Libby Robin, Jennifer Mckay, Steven Schilizzi, Sonia Graham, Stephen Dovers, Professor Stephen Dovers, Csiro Publishing
Paperback, 288 Pages, Published 2017 by Csiro
ISBN-13: 978-1-4863-0637-4, ISBN: 1-4863-0637-3

"Environmental management involves making decisions about the governance of natural resources such as water, minerals or land, which are inherently decisions about what is just or fair. Yet, there is little emphasis on justice in environmental management research or practical guidance on how to achieve fairness and equity in environmental governance and public policy. This results in social dilemmas that are significant issues for govern ..."






Oil Spill Monitoring Handbook
by Sharon Hook, Graeme Batley, Michael Holloway, Paul Irving, Andrew Ross, Prof Andrew Ross, Csiro Publishing
Paperback, 288 Pages, Published 2017 by Csiro Publishing
ISBN-13: 978-1-4863-0634-3, ISBN: 1-4863-0634-9

"Oil spills can be difficult to manage, with reporting frequently delayed. Too often, by the time responders arrive at the scene, the slick has moved, dissolved, dispersed or sunk. This Oil Spill Monitoring Handbook provides practical advice on what information is likely required following the accidental release of oil or other petroleum-based products into the marine environment.The book focuses on response phase monitoring for maritime ..."






The Aboriginal Story of Burke and Wills(Updated)
Forgotten Narratives
by Ian D. Clark, Fred Cahir, Dr Ian D. Clark, Csiro Publishing
Paperback, 336 Pages, Published 2016 by Csiro Publishing
ISBN-13: 978-1-4863-0627-5, ISBN: 1-4863-0627-6

"The Aboriginal Story of Burke and Wills is the first major study of Aboriginal associations with the Burke and Wills expedition of 1860–61. A main theme of the book is the contrast between the skills, perceptions and knowledge of the Indigenous people and those of the new arrivals, and the extent to which this affected the outcome of the expedition.The book offers a reinterpretation of the literature surrounding Burke and Wills, using o ..."






Sediment Quality Assessment(2nd Edition)
A Practical Guide
by Stuart Simpson, Graeme Batley, Csiro Publishing, Stuart Lloyd Simpson
Paperback, 376 Pages, Published 2016 by Csiro Publishing
ISBN-13: 978-1-4863-0384-7, ISBN: 1-4863-0384-6

"Contaminated sediments represent an ongoing threat to the health of aquatic ecosystems. The assessment of sediment quality is, therefore, an important concern for environmental regulators. Sediment quality guidelines are now well established in regulatory frameworks worldwide; however, practical guidance that covers all of the key aspects of sediment quality assessment is not readily available.In 2005, CSIRO published its highly cited H ..."






Australia's Role in Feeding the World
The Future of Australian Agriculture
by Tor Hundloe, Sarah Blagrove, Hannah Ditton, Professor Tor Hundloe, Csiro Publishing
Paperback, 280 Pages, Published 2016 by Csiro Publishing
ISBN-13: 978-1-4863-0589-6, ISBN: 1-4863-0589-X

"Earth's human population currently exceeds 7 billion, and by the year 2050 our planet will have at least two billion more mouths to feed. When faced with providing food for so many people, the idea is often advanced that Australia will become the 'food bowl' of Asia. Australia currently grows enough food to feed about three times its population and agricultural exports are important to our economy; however, Australia's role in feeding t ..."






Big, Bold and Blue
Lessons from Australia's Marine Protected Areas
by James Fitzsimons, Geoff Westcott, Tim Winton, Geoff C. Wescott, Csiro Publishing
Paperback, 432 Pages, Published 2016 by Csiro Publishing
ISBN-13: 978-1-4863-0194-2, ISBN: 1-4863-0194-0

"The vast expanses of ocean that cover about 70% of our planet have been negatively affected by fishing, pollution and, increasingly, by climate change. To mitigate these effects and safeguard the delicate ecological and environmental functions of oceans and their remarkable biodiversity, international agreements have led to the ongoing creation of marine protected areas around the world. In some of these areas, human activity is prohibi ..."






Vegetation of Australian Riverine Landscapes
Biology, Ecology and Management
by Samantha Capon, Cassandra James, Michael Reid, Michael Reid Ill, Csiro Publishing
Paperback, 432 Pages, Published 2016 by Csiro Publishing
ISBN-13: 978-0-643-09631-8, ISBN: 0-643-09631-0

"This book highlights the biology, ecology and management of the incredibly diverse riverine vegetation across AustraliaVegetation communities in Australia's riverine landscapes are ecologically, economically and culturally significant. They are also among the most threatened ecosystems on the continent and have been dramatically altered as a result of human activities and climate change. Vegetation of Australian Riverine Landscapes brin ..."






Incident Management in Australasia
Lessons Learnt from Emergency Responses
by Stuart Ellis, Kent Maccarter, Csiro Publishing
Paperback, 232 Pages, Published 2016 by Csiro Publishing
ISBN-13: 978-1-4863-0617-6, ISBN: 1-4863-0617-9

"Emergency services personnel conduct their work in situations that are inherently dangerous. Large incidents such as bushfires, floods and earthquakes often pose hazards that are not fully understood at the time of management, and the situation may be further complicated by the involvement of multiple agencies. To promote the safety of personnel and of the broader community, incident management skills must be constantly developed.Incide ..."






Climate Change Adaptation for Health and Social Services(1st Edition)
by Rae Walker, Wendy Mason, Csiro Publishing
Paperback, 280 Pages, Published 2016 by Csiro Publishing
ISBN-13: 978-1-4863-0252-9, ISBN: 1-4863-0252-1

"This book pulls together evidence and experience about what needs to be done in local communities to support and protect the people in Australia most vulnerable to the current impacts of climate change. The authors explore adaptation issues and actions relevant now and over the next 5–10 years, discussing the experiences different populations have of climate impacts and the evidence defining their adaptation issues and actions. The book ..."






The Gold Coast Transformed
From Wilderness to Urban Ecosystem
by Bridgette Mcdougall, Craig Page, Tor Hundloe, Professor Tor Hundloe, Csiro Publishing
Paperback, 230 Pages, Published 2015 by Csiro Publishing
ISBN-13: 978-1-4863-0329-8, ISBN: 1-4863-0329-3

"The Gold Coast is Australia’s premier tourism destination, a city cut out of coastal vegetation, including paperbark swamps, mangroves and rainforests of worldwide significance. The Gold Coast Transformed is a collection of integrated chapters identifying and assessing the environmental impacts of the building of Australia’s sixth largest city. It traces the cumulative impacts from the day the first timber-getter entered what is now Wo ..."






The Dingo Debate
Origins, Behaviour and Conservation
by Bradley Smith, Rob Appleby, Chris Johnson, Damian Morrant, Peter Savolainen, Csiro Publishing
Paperback, 330 Pages, Published 2015 by Csiro Publishing
ISBN-13: 978-1-4863-0029-7, ISBN: 1-4863-0029-4

"The Dingo Debate explores the intriguing and relatively unknown story of Australia’s most controversial animal, the dingo. Throughout its existence, the dingo has been shaped by its interactions with human societies. With this as a central theme, the book traces the story of the dingo from its beginnings as a semi domesticated wild dog in southeast Asia to its current status as a wild Australian native animal under threat of extinction. ..."



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