Shelley Burgin (37 results)

Quarto, paperback,270 pp.,colour photographs, other illustrations, maps. WAS $80. Transactions of the Royal Zoological Society of New South Wales. In an era when the decline in biodiversity is widely presented as an extinction crisis, there exists the converse problem of overabundance both of native species and alien invading species. Exotic pest species are one of the main threats to the conservation of Australia's biodiversity. Some arrived as welcome guests, such as cane toads or deer, when the ecology of invasions had been little studied. The 2005 forum of the Royal Zoological Society of New South Wales was entitled: "Pest or guest: the zoology of overabundance". It has remained as the title of this book. With cane toads there is now no ambiguity. They are a pest, they are reviled and they are conspicuously non Australian, yet in 1935 they entered as a guest species in became a failed attempt at the control of a beetle in the sugar cane crops. By contrast, many native species have been regarded as a pest in some locations at some periods, but here the definition of pest is more problematic, at the very least it generates a robust discussion. At the outer extreme is the concept of too many people. It is one of the world's most pressing ecological problems, yet one where there is the least satisfactory resolution. The ecological reasoning is the same for cane toads, native species or people. The issue is the concept of overabundance. Illustrations (some col.), maps (some col.) (illustrator).…

Paper Back. Condition: Very Good. 240 pages with colour photographs. The book is a little worn and creased round the edges. The first page has a name in pen. Books listed here are not stored at the shop. Please contact us if you want to pick up a book from Newtown. Size: Size H: 11"-12" Tall (279-304mm).…

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Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Environmental Offsets. Book.

Soft Cover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. x, 270pp, referencesgraphs, col ills. Pictorial card. near new. Contributions cover many introduced species including terrapin, mice, cane toad, carp, fire ant, rats, deer as well as overabundant native species such as possum, kangaroo and ibis. Size: 4to. …

Paperback. Condition: New.

Paperback. 4to. Good condition. Col. photos. Includes papers on Freshwater molluscs in the Australian arid zone; Aboriginal Dreaming and aridity; How much do kangaroos of differng age and size east relative to domestic stock?: Implications for the arid rangelands; The influence of hydrology on freshwater mussel (Bivalvia: Hyriidae) distributions in a semi-arid rover system, the Barwon-Darling River and Intersecting Streams etc. 240pp. ISBN 9780989327205.…

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

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Paperback small folio, very good plus condition, color text-photos, figures, tables, maps, glossy paper, minor edgewear. Heavy (1.0 Kg), and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. 240 pp. The valuable papers in this book, edited by Chris Dickman, Daniel Lunney and Shelley Burgin, were presented at a forum on 23 October 2004. The aim was to discuss whether the animals of arid Australia are 'out on their own' in terms of their unique adaptations for desert life, our view of them, and their long term prospects for survival. The many colour photos help to tell a very important story. This book will be of interest to anyone who wants to learn about the unique animals that help to make up Australia.…

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Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket as Issued. First Edition. Minimal wear to covers. Spine not creased. Internally clean. 240pp Size: 210mm x 295mm. Book.

1st edition softback with stiff wrappers New book large octavo xx + 240pp., col. pls., maps, references, appendix, 'records an RZS forum that discussed whether the animals of arid Australia are 'out on their own' in terms of their unique adaptations for desert life, our distant view of them, and their prospects for the future'.…

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 131 pages. 9.50x6.75x0.50 inches. In Stock.

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Paperback. Light crease to front cover, o/wise good condition. Includes papers on Climate Change as a Factor in Soil Degradation; Threats and opportunities to Agricultural and Horticultural Production Systems; Economics of CLimate Change Opportunities etc. Occasional papers in Biological Sciences, No. 1. 251pp. ISBN 1863410813. 50397. …

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Paperback. Condition: New.

Condition: New. Shelley Burgin has a PhD from Macquarie University focused on the taxonomy and phylogenic relationships of Lampropholis skinks. In 2001 was appointed `Fellow of the Royal Zoological Society of New South Wales Emeritus Professor, University of Western Sy.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - The Biology of Skinks of the Genus Lampropholis provides a comprehensive and detailed summary of all aspects of the biology of a diverse and widespread group of Australian lizards. Included are two extremely common, widespread species, one of which has been inadvertently introduced into New Zealand and Hawaii, as well as a many satellite species with very restricted geographic distributions. The authors synthesize a myriad of sources, articles and unpublished theses integrating scattered data and providing the first detailed, comprehensive account of this group.…

Condition: New. Shelley Burgin has a PhD from Macquarie University focused on the taxonomy and phylogenic relationships of Lampropholis skinks. In 2001 was appointed `Fellow of the Royal Zoological Society of New South Wales Emeritus Professor, University of Western Sy.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - The Biology of Skinks of the Genus Lampropholis provides a comprehensive and detailed summary of all aspects of the biology of a diverse and widespread group of Australian lizards. Included are two extremely common, widespread species, one of which has been inadvertently introduced into New Zealand and Hawaii, as well as a many satellite species with very restricted geographic distributions. The authors synthesize a myriad of sources, articles and unpublished theses integrating scattered data and providing the first detailed, comprehensive account of this group.…

Softcover. Condition: Very Good. Published By Royal Zoological Society Of N.S.W.

1969, Madrid, Extraido Original Revista Española de Micropaleontologia, Empresa Adaro Investigaciones Mineras, 8 paginas, ilustraciones, 18x21, nuevas cubiertas en rustica, excelente estado.

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. We are currently facing significant challenges in environmental management that must be addressed to maintain the health of our planet and our population. While carbon offsetting in its various forms is widespread globally, few countries have fully legislated and put into operation other offset policies. This edited collection aims to fill the gap of knowledge on environmental offsets, from theory to practice.Environmental Offsets addresses four major forms of environmental offsets biodiversity offsets, carbon offsets, offsetting the depletion of non-renewable resources and offsetting the destruction of built heritage. The authors discuss their research and provide case studies from around Australia and across the developing world. Using examples such as the Sydney Olympics, the Bakossi Forest Reserve in Cameroon and green roof gardens, this book highlights the strengths and weaknesses of environmental offsetting and illustrates how jobs can be created in the offsetting process.Environmental Offsets is both a historical source in our understanding of environmental offsetting and a guide to the way forward. It illustrates what works, what does not and what can be improved for the future. Discusses the strengths and weaknesses of the different forms of environmental offsets. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - We are currently facing significant challenges in environmental management that must be addressed to maintain the health of our planet and our population. While carbon offsetting in its various forms is widespread globally, few countries have fully legislated and put into operation other offset policies. This edited collection aims to fill the gap of knowledge on environmental offsets, from theory to practice.Environmental Offsets addresses four major forms of environmental offsets - biodiversity offsets, carbon offsets, offsetting the depletion of non-renewable resources and offsetting the destruction of built heritage. The authors discuss their research and provide case studies from around Australia and across the developing world. Using examples such as the Sydney Olympics, the Bakossi Forest Reserve in Cameroon and green roof gardens, this book highlights the strengths and weaknesses of environmental offsetting and illustrates how jobs can be created in the offsetting process.Environmental Offsets is both a historical source in our understanding of environmental offsetting and a guide to the way forward. It illustrates what works, what does not and what can be improved for the future.…