Managing Australia's Pest Animals

Name: Managing Australia's Pest Animals
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SKU: 9781486304431
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A Guide to Strategic Planning and Effective Management

By Mike Braysher

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Managing Australia's Pest Animals by Mike Braysher explores techniques and strategies for controlling pest animal populations in Australia. The book focuses on sustainable and ecologically sensitive methods, highlighting the challenges imposed by invasive species on the country's unique ecosystems. By examining case studies, it provides practical insights for land managers and conservationists working to balance environmental health with pest management.
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This compelling read dives into the fascinating complexities of managing invasive species Down Under, offering insights into effective strategies and the environmental impacts involved. You might enjoy it if you are passionate about conservation, intrigued by ecological problem-solving, or keen to understand how pest control can help preserve Australia's unique biodiversity.

Managing Australia's Pest Animals

Managing Australia's Pest Animals includes case studies of successful and unsuccessful pest management strategies and covers a range of topics, including the history of pest management, current best practice principles, and guidelines for planning and applying strategic pest management approaches to effectively reduce pest damage.

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Pest animals are just one of many factors that influence the desired outcome from managing natural resource-based systems, whether for production or conservation purposes. Other factors include diseases, weeds, financial resources, weather, and fire management. To be effective, an integrated and systematic approach is required, and the principles and strategic approach outlined in this book can also be used to plan and manage the damage due to other factors.

Managing Australia's Pest Animals includes case studies of successful and unsuccessful pest management strategies and covers a range of topics, including the history of pest management, current best practice principles, and guidelines for planning and applying strategic pest management approaches to effectively reduce pest damage.

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Managing Australia's Pest Animals by Mike Braysher has been reviewed positively for its comprehensive approach to addressing the challenge of pest management in Australia. Expertly highlighting the balance between ecological concerns and practical solutions, the author offers insights into strategies that encompass both conservation and community needs. The book is praised for its clarity in presenting complex topics, making it a valuable resource for those interested in environmental management and wildlife conservation.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781486304431

Publisher: CSIRO Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 February 2017

Country: Australia

Imprint: CSIRO Publishing

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: Professional and scholarly, Adult education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 170.0mm

Height: 245.0mm

Weight: 531g

Pages: 208

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Education & Reference Engineering, Technology & Agriculture Mike Braysher Non-Fiction Science & Nature

About the Author

Dr Mike Braysher has extensive experience in wildlife research and management. He served as the wildlife biologist for the ACT Parks and Conservation Service and managed the National Vertebrate Pest Program for the Federal Bureau of Resource Sciences. In 2003, he developed and taught a nationally accredited diploma level course that aimed to give land managers the skills and capacity to develop and implement effective, integrated plans to manage the damage due to pest animals based on current best practice. He now works as a consultant to government and community groups on NRM issues.