Forest Insects of Australia (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Walter W. Froggatt

9780332169989: Forest Insects of Australia (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0332169987 ISBN 13: 9780332169989

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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A practical guide to Australia’s forest insects and how they affect trees.

This study helps foresters, students, and land managers protect native forests.

Forest Insects of Australia, by Walter W. Froggatt, is a concise, illustrated survey of insects that damage or help guard Australia’s forests. The book explains how insects interact with common trees like Eucalyptus and Kurrajongs, and it highlights both pests and natural enemies in clear terms.

Written for those who care for forests, this edition draws on historical work and Froggatt’s own observations. It includes notes on life histories, habits, and preventive ideas, with engaging plates that show the insects and their effects on timber, foliage, and girdling pests. The focus stays practical, aiming to aid preservation and study without overwhelming the reader with jargon.

Overview of major groups affecting forests, from gall-forming insects to wood-borers
Descriptions of life cycles, damage patterns, and how pests interact with common Australian trees
Illustrated plates and life-history sketches to help with identification
Context about historical research and the development of forest entomology in Australia

Ideal for readers of forestry, natural history, and pest management who want a grounded, field-ready reference.

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