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Conservation management references - Native plants

General plant references


Websites


Australian Department of the Environment and Heritage - botany pages

Links to the Australian National Botanic Gardens, the Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research and the Australian Biodiversity Information Facility.

Australian Network for Plant Conservation

Joining the Australian Network for Plant Conservation will keep you in touch with essential plant conservation activities, information, news, and contacts in Australia and internationally.

Botanic Gardens Trust (Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney)

This site includes PlantNet, one approach to an electronic flora of NSW.

Society for Growing Australian Plants

For those interested in the cultivation, propagation, conservation and appreciation of Australia's native flora.

Forests NSW

Books


 

A Field Guide to Australian Ferns Vol 1

Produced by: Chaffey, C. (2002) Natureview Publishing, Bangalow

A Field Guide to Australian Native Flowering Plants: Melaleucas

Produced by: Holliday, I. (1989) Landsdown, Melbourne.

A Field Guide to Banksias

Colour photo of each species, informative descriptions.
Produced by: Holliday, I. and Watton, G. (1996) Landsdown, Sydney.

A Field Guide to Eucalypts: South-eastern Australia, Vols 1-3

Produced by: Brooker, M.I.H. and Kleinig, D.A. (1983) Inkata Press, Melbourne.

A Guide to the Eucalypts of the Central West of NSW

Produced by: Bower, C.C. and Semple, W.S. (1993) Department of Conservation and Land Management, Sydney.

Acacias of New South Wales

Produced by: Armitage, I. (1977) Society for Growing Australian Plants, Sydney.

Acacias of Southeast Australia

Well illustrated and readable.
Produced by: Tame, T. (1992) Kangaroo Press, Kenthurst NSW.

Australian Palms, Ferns, Cycads and Pandans (Key Guide)

Produced by: Cronin L. (2000) Revised Edition, Envirobook, Australia.

Bottlebrushes, Paperbarks and Tea Trees

Produced by: Wrigley, J. and Fagg, M. (1993) Angus and Robertson, Sydney.

Collection, Preparation and Preservation of Plant Specimens

Produced by: National Herbarium (1995) Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney.

Collins Field Guide to the Wildflowers of South-East Australia

Produced by: Sainty, G.R. and Jacobs, S.W.L. (1981) Water Resources Commission, Sydney.

Field Guide to Eucalypts of South Eastern Australia Vols 1-2

Produced by: Brooker, M.I.H. and Kleinig, D.A. (1999, Revised Edition) Blooming Books, Sydney.

Field Guide to Orchids of New South Wales and Victoria

Produced by: Bishop T. (2000, 2nd Edition), UNSW Press, Sydney.

Flora of New South Wales, Vols 1-4

Comprehensive and well illustrated but expensive and highly technical. A must for the serious botanist.
Produced by: Harden, G. (ed.) (1990-1993), Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney.

Forest Trees of Australia

Good photographs and descriptions of over 200 species.
Produced by: Boland, D.J. et al. (1984, 4th edition) CSIRO, Melbourne.

How to Identify Plants

Teaches techniques of identifying plants. An introduction to the variety and structure of plants. Many line drawings.
Produced by: Williams, J.B. and Harden, G.J. (1990) Botany Department, University of New England, Armidale.

Key Guide to Australian Ferns, Palms and Allies

Produced by: Cronin, L. (1989) Reed Books, Sydney.

Name that Flower: The Identification of Flowering Plants

Produced by: Clarke, I. and Lee, H. 1987, Melbourne University Press, Melbourne.

Native Trees and Shrubs of South-eastern Australia

An excellent simple guide to most of the larger native plants with colour photographs and a brief introduction to their ecology.
Produced by: Costermans, L. (1983, 2nd edition) Rigby, Adelaide.

The Nature of Pre-European Native Vegetation in South-eastern Australia: A Critique of Ryan D.G., Ryan, J.R. and Starr, B.J. 1995, 'The Australian Landscape - Observations of Explorers and Early Settlers'
Produced by: Benson, J.S and Redpath, P.A. (1997) Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney.

Trees for Rural Australia

A comprehensive text, well documented, also covers management.

Produced by: Cremer K.W. (ed.) (1990) Inkata Press, Melbourne.

Other resources


Bush Regeneration Information Sheet

Includes information on control of woody weeds, control of vines and scramblers.
Format: Periodical.
Produced by: NPWS, National Trust and Australian Association of Bush Regenerators.


EUCHID: Eucalypts of South-eastern Australia

User-friendly electronic identification guide to eucalypts. Description and distribution of eucalypts.
Format: CD-ROM.
Produced by: Brooker, M.I.H, Connors, J.R. and Slee, A.V. (1997) CSIRO Australia.

The Plants Directory CD-ROM: Vol. 1, North-eastern NSW

Format: CD-ROM.
Produced by: Steenbeeke, G.L. (1999). Orkology Kreations

Available from: Orkology Kreations

VegNotes

Format: Periodical.
Produced by: NSW Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Natural Resources as part of the information packs accompanying Regional Vegetation Plans.

Rainforest plants

Books


A field guide to the rainforest climbing plants of NSW using vegetative characters

Produced by: Williams, J.B. and Harden, G.J. (2000) Department of Botany, University of New England, Armidale.

Australian Rainforest Plants, Vols 1-4

A well-illustrated, user-friendly series.
Produced by: Nicholson, N. and Nicholson, H. (1994-1996) Terania Rainforest Publishing, The Chanon, NSW.

Australian Rainforests in New South Wales, Vols 1 and 2
A good account of the ecology and distribution of NSW rainforests.
Produced by: Floyd, A. (1990) Surrey, Beatty and Sons, Sydney.

Rainforest Trees of Mainland South-eastern Australia

Produced by: Floyd, A.G. (1989) Inkata Press, Sydney.

Trees and Shrubs in Rainforests of New South Wales and Southern Queensland

Easy-to-use pictorial keys, short descriptions and line drawings.
Produced by: Williams, J.B., Harden, G.J. and McDonald, W.J.F. (1984) University of New England, Armidale NSW.

Grasses


Books


Australia's Most Threatened Ecosystem: the South-eastern Lowland Native Grassland

Good general introduction to these ecosystems.
Produced by: Kirkpatrick, J., McDougall, K. and Hyde, M. (1995) Surrey, Beatty and Sons, Chipping Norton NSW.

Grasses of New South Wales

Keys, descriptions, line drawings, relatively easy to use. One of the best references available.
Produced by: Wheeler, D.J.B., Jacobs, S.W.L. and Norton, B.E. (1990, 2nd edition) University of New England, Armidale.

Grasses of Temperate Australia

Produced by: Lamp, C.A., Forbes, S.J. and Cade, J.W. (2001, Revised Edition) Blooming Books, Sydney.

Grassland Flora: A field guide for the Southern Tablelands (NSW and ACT)
Produced by: Eddy D., Mallinson D., Rehwinkle R. and Sharp S. (1998) Environment ACT, NPWS, DLWC, WWF and Snowy Hydro.
Available from: NSW Government online bookshop.

Native Grasses. An identification handbook for Temperate Australia

42 pages. Describes 17 grass species in detail with photos.
Produced by: Mitchell, M. (2002, 3rd Edition). Landlink Press Victoria.

Pasture Plants of the Slopes and Tablelands of NSW
A field guide to the recognition and attributes of pasture plants on the slopes and tablelands.

Produced by: Kahn, L. and Heard, B. (1998) Department of Land and Water Conservation, Armidale NSW.

The Native Grasslands of the Southern Riverina

Produced by: Benson, J. S, Ashby E. and Porteners M. (1996) NSW Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney.

Coastal plants

Books

A Field Guide to Mangroves in New South Wales

Short key with descriptions and line drawings.
Produced by: Williams, J.B. and Harden, G.J. (1979) University of New England, Armidale NSW.

Beach Plants of South East Australia

Produced by: Carolin, R. and Clarke, P. (1991) Sydney Sainty and Association, Sydney.

Mosses and liverworts


Books


Southern Australian Liverworts

Produced by: Scott, G.A.M. (1985), Australian Government Publishing Service, Canberra.

The Mosses of Southern Australia

Keys and descriptions of the mosses of the area.
Produced by: Scott, G.A.M. and Stone, I.G. (1976) Academic Press, London.

Plants in your area


Websites


Charles Sturt University Virtual Herbarium
Flora of the Upper Murray and Murrumbidgee region.

Books


'Bidgee Bush. An identification guide to common native plant species of the South Western Slopes of New South Wales

Produced by: Walker, K., Burrows, G., McMahon, L. (2001) Greening Australia - South West Slopes.

Eucalypts and Angophoras of the North Coast of NSW

Produced by: Bale, C.L. (1992) Department of Botany, University of New England Armidale.

Eucalypts of the Central West of NSW

Produced by: Bower C., Semple B. and Harcobe L. (2002, 2nd Ed) NSW Department of Land and Water Conservation.

Eucalypts of the Mudgee District

Describes 58 species from the Dunedoo, Coolah, Rylstone, Hargraves area. Illustrated.
Produced by: Nicolle, D. (1994) F and N Eucalypt Publications, Perth, Western Australia.

Field Guide to the Native Plants of Sydney

Well illustrated and easy to use.
Produced by: Robinson, L. (1991) Kangaroo Press, Kenthurst NSW.

Glove Box Guide to Plants of the NSW Rangelands

Describes a range of plant species, some of which are not native.

Produced by: Brooke, G and McGarva, L. (1998) NSW Agriculture.

Life in the Darling Riverine Plains. A landholder's guide to native wildlife and their habitats

Produced by: NPWS (2002) NPWS, Sydney.

Mountain Devil to Mangrove: A Guide to Natural Vegetation in the Hawkesbury-Nepean Catchment

Produced by: Benson, J., Howell, J. and McDougall, L. (1996) Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney.

Native Plants of the Sydney District

Covers the area from Newcastle to Nowra.
Produced by: Fairley, A., and Moore, P., (2002) reprint of 200 edition. Kangaroo Press, Kenthurst NSW.

Native Plants of the Upper Blue Mountains

Describes the most common native plants of the upper Blue Mountains.
Produced by: Baker, M., Corrington, R. and Dark, J. (1984) Three Sisters Productions, Winmalee NSW.

New England Eucalypts: A Key to Indigenous Species

Produced by: Williams, J.B. (1992) University of New England, Armidale NSW.

Plants in your Pants: A Pocket Guide for the Identification and Use of the Common Plants of the North-west Slopes

Produced by: Carr, D. (1997) Greening Australia/Manilla Landcare Group, Armidale NSW.

Plants of Pooncarie and the Willandra Lakes

Produced by: Porteners, M.F. and Ashby, E.M. (1996) Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney.

Plants of Western New South Wales

A useful guide to virtually all species in western NSW and most plants in the Central Division. Each species photographed. Taxonomy is dated.
Produced by: Cunningham, G.M. et al. (1992) Inkata Press, Sydney.

Rare Bushland Plants of Western Sydney

Produced by: Benson, D. and McDougall, L. (1990) Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney.

Riverside Plants of the Hawkesbury-Nepean

Produced by: Howell, J., McDougall, L. and Benson, J. (1995) Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney.

Students Flora of North-eastern New South Wales, Parts1-6

Good, well-illustrated flora, but a little out-of-date.
Produced by: Beadle, N.C.W. 1972-89, University of New England Armidale.

Taken for Granted: the Bushland of Sydney and its Suburbs

Produced by: Benson, D. and Howell, J. (1990) Kangaroo Press, Kenthurst NSW.

The Dubbo Region: A Natural History

Produced by: Korn, T. (1984), Dubbo Field Naturalist and Conservation Society, Dubbo NSW.

The Flora and Fauna of the Parkes Shire

Produced by: Schrader, N. (1988) Parkes Naturalist Group, Parkes NSW.

The Use of Locally Native Trees and Shrubs in the Southern Riverina

Produced by: Driver, M. and Porteners, M. F. (1993) Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney.

Trees and Shrubs of the North-west Slopes

Produced by: Carr, D. (1996) Greening Australia, Armidale NSW.

Food and forestry


Books


Bush Tucker: Australia's Wild Food Harvest

Produced by: Low, T. (1992) Angus and Robertson, Sydney.

Bushfoods of NSW

A botanical record of traditional food plants and their uses, with emphasis on their place in Aboriginal culture.
Produced by: Stewart, K. and Percival, B. (1997) Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney.

CSIRO Handbook of Economic Plants of Australia

Produced by: Lazarides, M. and Hince, B. (1993) CSIRO, Melbourne.

Local and Regional Markets for Farm Forestry. Hunter Valley and Central Coast

Produced by: Kater, A. (2003). Greening Australia NSW

The Bushfood Handbook

Produced by: Cherikoff, V. (2001) New Holland Publishers, Sydney

Useful Wild Plants in Australia

Produced by: Cribb, A.B. and Cribb, J.W. (1982) Harper Collins, Sydney.

Page last updated: 27 February 2011