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Australia's nature is exceptional, wonderful and important. But
much has been lost, and the ongoingexistence of many species now
hangs by a thread. Against a relentless tide of threats to our
biodiversity,many Australians, and government and non-government
agencies, have devoted themselves to thechallenge of conserving and
recovering plant and animal species that now need our help to
survive. Thisdedication has been rewarded with some outstanding and
inspiring successes: of extinctions averted, ofpopulations
increasing, of communities actively involved in recovery efforts.
Recovering Australian Threatened Species showcases successful
conservation stories and identifiesapproaches and implementation
methods that have been most effective in recovering threatened
species.These diverse accounts - dealing with threatened plants,
invertebrates, fish, reptiles, birds and mammals- show that the
conservation of threatened species is achievable: that it can be
done and should be done.They collectively serve to inform, guide
and inspire other conservation efforts. This is a book of hope
andinspiration. It shows that with dedication, knowledge and
support, we can retain and restore our marvellous natural heritage,
and gift to our descendants a world that is as diverse, healthy and
beautiful as that which we have inherited. FEATURES: Foreword
written by Gregory Andrews, Australia's first Threatened Species
Commissioner. Features inspiring Australian conservation success
stories spanning a wide range of threatened species and habitats,
demonstrating that recovery of threatened species is both
achievable and worthwhile. Includes perspectives from expert
conservation practitioners and draws lessons about what elements
are important in achieving conservation successes.
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