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OverviewThis volume combines the output of almost 15 years of research by biological and physical scientists in World Heritage area in the isolated north of Australia. It concentrates on the scientific evidence accumulated by researchers covering most aspects of the vegetation and landscape features in a region that not only includes Kakadu National Park but also valuable mineral resources. The book covers the natural features and plant diversity of the region along with controversial subjects such as fire, feral animals and weeds. Full Product DetailsAuthor: C.M. Finlayson , Isabell von Oertzen , I.V. OertzenPublisher: Springer Imprint: Springer Edition: 1996 ed. Volume: 23 Weight: 0.680kg ISBN: 9780792337706ISBN 10: 0792337700 Pages: 208 Publication Date: 31 July 1996 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of Contents1. The Kakadu region.- 2. Climate and hydrology.- 3. Landform evolution.- 4. Terrestrial vegetation.- 5. Wetland vegetation.- 6. Weed ecology.- 7. Plant-animal interactions.- 8. Impact of feral water buffalo.- 9. Fire ecology and management.- List of contributors.ReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |