Plant species identification resources
Grassland Flora - a field guide for the Southern Tablelands (NSW and ACT): a field guide with descriptions and photos of about 300 species in grasslands in Southern Tablelands and elsewhere in south-eastern Australia. Purchase a copy from:
“Grassland Flora”
Wildlife Research and Monitoring
PO Box 144
LYNEHAM ACT 2602
Telephone: (02) 6207 2126
Grass Identification Manual - for everyone: pictorial guide to recognition of 78 native and exotic grasses commonly found around Adelaide and in the Mount Lofty Ranges, South Australia. Contains colour photos and black and white drawings. Visit the website at: www.nativegrassgroup.asn.au/pubs.html. Purchase a copy from the Native Grass Resources Group (SA) by:
Plains Wandering - Exploring the grassy plains of southeastern Australia: describes the ecology of the lowland plains. Eight regional descriptions cover NSW, ACT, Vic, SA and Tasmania. Easy identification of 280 plants. To purchase a copy, visit the Victorian National Parks Association website at: www.vnpa.org.au/book-detail.php?books_ID=43
Native Plant or Weed: full-colour, side-by-side photos of weed and native “look-alikes” for landcarers, farmers and bush-regenerators in the high rainfall zone. Purchase a copy from CB Alexander College, Tocal, Paterson NSW:
Plants of Western NSW: descriptions and photos of the plants of the dry pastoral portion of NSW and throughout Australia. Purchase a copy from any good bookstore, or on-line at the NSW Government Bookshop: www.shop.nsw.gov.au/pubdetails.jsp?publication=7738
Managing Tasmanian Native Pastures – a Technical Guide for Graziers: presents the findings of relevant scientific Tasmanian field experiments, studies and surveys and provides information about managing native pastures in Tasmania. It was written with input and involvement from Tasmanian graziers. Download your free copy from the Land, Water & Wool product directory at: www.landwaterwool.gov.au
Native pasture groups – groups in each state have websites with contact details. Links to many state-based associations can be found at www.stipa.com.au
Salinity identification resources
SALTDeck: 50 colour cards to help you identify and select saltland plant species. Order or download a free set of SALTdeck cards from the Land, Water & Wool product directory at: www.landwaterwool.gov.au
Insect identification resources
CSIRO Entomology “About Insects” webpage – insect information, resources and fact sheets to help you identify and learn more about some of the 220,000 insect species living in Australia. Visit the webpage at: www.ento.csiro.au/about_insects/index.html
Insects – southern region: the Ute Guide: a guide to insects and other invertebrates found when monitoring field crops and pastures across southern Australia. Purchase a copy from NSW DPI at: http://www.agric.nsw.gov.au/reader/insects/insects-southern-ute-guide |
