03109nam 2200637 a 450 991081051630332120240314024855.01-922084-24-7(CKB)2670000000412815(EBL)1336314(OCoLC)846790490(SSID)ssj0001113413(PQKBManifestationID)11632645(PQKBTitleCode)TC0001113413(PQKBWorkID)11167356(PQKB)11471709(MiAaPQ)EBC1336314(Au-PeEL)EBL1336314(CaPaEBR)ebr10739934(EXLCZ)99267000000041281520130816d2013 uy 0engurcn#nnn|||||txtrdacontentstirdacontentccrrdacarrierThreatened species[electronic resource] /edited by Justin Healey1st ed.Thirroul, N.S.W. Spinney Press20131 online resource (60 pages) colour illustrationsIssues in society ;v. 3621-922084-23-9 Includes bibliographical references and index.Chapter 1. The global extinction crisis -- Chapter 2. Threatened species in Australia -- Chapter 3. Biodiversity conservation in Australia.The health of the world's biodiversity is under considerable threat, and Australia is no exception, with more than 2,000 Australian species featuring on the latest annual Red List of Threatened Species. Twenty per cent of Australia's wildlife is now classified as threatened. Australia's biodiversity is unique and globally significant. Australia is home to many endemic species of plants and animals which are under increasing threat from multiple fronts, including habitat degradation from human activity, native vegetation clearance, deterioration of water and soil quality, increased dryland salinity, the spread of feral pests and weeds, and climate change. This book examines the global rate of species extinction, and explains the importance of biodiversity conservation. What are Australia's most endangered species? What legal and practical measures is Australia taking to conserve its threatened species? Is the planet on the brink of an extinction crisis?Issues in society (Balmain, N.S.W.) ;v. 362.Endangered speciesAustraliaEndangered speciesLaw and legislationAustraliaBiodiversity conservationLaw and legislationAustraliaBiodiversity conservationAustraliaEnvironmental lawAustraliaEndangered speciesEndangered speciesLaw and legislationBiodiversity conservationLaw and legislationBiodiversity conservationEnvironmental law578.68Healey Justin1086113MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910810516303321Threatened species4031986UNINA