| Australian Island Arks: Conservation, Management and Opportunities Contributor(s): Moro, Dorian (Editor), Ball, Derek (Editor), Bryant, Sally (Editor) |
|
 |
ISBN: 1486306608 ISBN-13: 9781486306602 Publisher: CSIRO Publishing OUR PRICE: $56.95 Product Type: Paperback Published: April 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Agriculture - Sustainable Agriculture - Travel | Special Interest - Ecotourism - Business & Economics | Industries - Hospitality, Travel & Tourism |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 8.3" W x 10.6" (2.20 lbs) 272 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Ecology - Cultural Region - Australian - Cultural Region - Oceania |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Australia is the custodian of a diverse range of continental and oceanic islands. From Heard and Macquarie in the sub-Antarctic and temperate Lord Howe and Norfolk to the tropical Cocos (Keeling) and the islands of the Great Barrier Reef, Australia's islands contain some of the nation's most iconic fauna, flora and ecosystems. They are a refuge for over 35% of Australia's threatened species and for many others declining on mainland Australia. They also have significant cultural value, especially for Indigenous communities, and economic value as centers for tourism. Australian Island Arks presents a compelling case for restoring and managing islands to conserve our natural heritage. With contributions from island practitioners, researchers and policy-makers, it reviews current island management practices and discusses the need and options for future conservation work. Chapters focus on the management of invasive species, threatened species recovery, conservation planning, Indigenous cultural values and partnerships, tourism enterprises, visitor management, and policy and legislature. Case studies show how island restoration and conservation approaches are working in Australia and what the emerging themes are for the future. Australian Island Arks will help island communities, managers, visitors and decision-makers to understand the current status of Australia's islands, their management challenges, and the opportunities that exist to make best use of these iconic landscapes. |
Contributor Bio(s): Moro, Dorian: - Dorian Moro is an Australian wildlife biologist, holding an Adjunct Associate Professor position at Murdoch University and a research position with the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions in Western Australia. He was co-editor of the book Advances in Reintroduction Biology of Australian and New Zealand Fauna, which won a Whitley Award for Conservation Biology, and has co-authored several booklets related to Barrow Island.Ball, Derek: - Derek Ball is an ecologist and conservation entrepreneur and is currently a Chief Executive Officer in the not-for-profit sector. He is the founding and continuing convener and chair for the Island Arks Australia network.Bryant, Sally: - Sally Bryant is the Head of Science and Planning at the Tasmanian Land Conservancy and Adjunct Lecturer at the University of Tasmania. She is on the Editorial Board of the journal Ecological Management & Restoration and her popular ABC Radio wildlife program has been running fortnightly since 1999. |