Australia: State of the Environment 2001 Main Report

		Colour photographs, Glossary, Bibliography, Index 136 pages Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING 2002

    Hardback & CD - ISBN: 9780643067455 - AU $ 54.95

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Description
Australia: State of the Environment 2001 contains a wealth of information suitable for anyone who cares about the environment. For decision makers, there is an extensive range of essential background information and, where appropriate, guidance on options for dealing with issues. For students, its comprehensive treatment of a diverse range of topics makes it invaluable for assignments. Australia: State of the Environment 2001 is the second independent national report on Australia’s environment and heritage.

The report covers every aspect of the environment, from the ocean depths to the stratospheric ozone layer, from Antarctica to living in the big city. It looks at arid Australia and the ways in which we use our scarce water resources, as well as exploring the state of our natural and cultural heritage and the ways in which modern land managers can learn from traditional land management skills.

The CD-ROM, which accompanies the 2001 SoE Main Report, contains the main report and the seven theme reports. The CD can be purchased separately.

The theme reports each use a set of environmental indicators developed to identify trends and chart responses to issues related to our environment.

Also available at the Department of the Environment and Heritage website.

Features

New up-to-date information
Australia: State of the Environment 2001 provides updated facts and figures on key aspects of the Australian environment.

Independent and comprehensive
It gives an independent and comprehensive overview of the current state of Australia’s environment, linking land, water, air, plants, animals and human settlements.

Expert Committee
The Australian State of the Environment Committee prepared the report, drawing on seven theme reports commissioned from independent authors.

Innovative approach
This is the first national report to use a system of environmental indicators as a reporting tool.

An essential reference
Australia: State of the Environment 2001 contains a wealth of information suitable for anyone who cares about the environment. For decision makers, there is an extensive range of essential background information and, where appropriate, guidance on options for dealing with issues. For students, its comprehensive treatment of a diverse range of topics makes it invaluable for assignments.

Reviews
"Everyone should read this report, beginning with our political leaders."
Tim Low, Brisbane, Queensland
(NATURE AUSTRALIA, Autumn 2003)

"I highly recommend this resource. For the price of one textbook, you get the equivalent of eight books with a wide variety of visual material which could be used in Years 7-12."
Sharon Jones, Distance Education Centre, Victoria
(Geographical Education, Volume 15, 2002)

“This is an important publication which deserves to be read more widely than the target audience of “decision-makers” at all levels of government and in the community”.
Arthur Conacher, Department of Geography, University of Western Australia
(Australian Journal of Environmental Management v.9 September 2002)

“The book, together with the CD-ROM included, provides an excellent reference tool for all those involved in research, education as well as planning and decision making.”
Joachim Ribbe, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba
(Lab News Dec/Jan 2002/2003)

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