{"product_id":"9781486300815","title":"Land of Sweeping Plains: Managing and Restoring the Native Grasslands of South-eastern Australia","description":"Native temperate grasslands are Australia’s most threatened ecosystems. Grasslands have been eliminated from across much of their former extent, and continue to be threatened by urban expansion, agricultural intensification, weed invasion and the uncertain impacts of climate change. Research, however, is showing us new ways to manage grasslands, and techniques for restoration are advancing. The importance of ongoing stewardship also means it is vital to develop new strategies to encourage a broader cross-section of society to understand and appreciate native grasslands and their ecology.\u003ci\u003eLand of Sweeping Plains\u003c\/i\u003e synthesizes the scientific literature in a readily accessible manner and includes a wealth of practical experience held by policy makers, farmers, community activists and on-ground grassland managers. It provides all involved in grassland management and restoration with the technical information necessary to conserve and enhance native grasslands. For readers without the responsibility of management, such as students and those interested in biodiversity conservation, it provides a detailed understanding of native grassland ecology, management challenges and solutions and, importantly, inspiration to engage with this critically endangered ecosystem.Practical, easy to read and richly illustrated, this book brings together the grassland knowledge of experts in ethnobotany, ecology, monitoring, planning, environmental psychology, community engagement, flora and fauna management, environmental restoration, agronomy, landscape architecture and urban design.","brand":"CSIRO Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47032748769520,"sku":"9781486300815","price":59.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781486300815_p0.jpg?v=1763634379","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781486300815","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}