Land of Sweeping Plains: Managing and Restoring the Native Grasslands of South-Eastern Australia

Land of Sweeping Plains synthesizes the scientific literature in a readily accessible manner and includes a wealth of practical experience held by policy makers, farmers, community activists and on-ground grassland managers. It provides all involved in grassland management and restoration with the technical information necessary to conserve and enhance native grasslands. For readers without the responsibility of management, such as students and those interested in biodiversity conservation, it provides a detailed understanding of native grassland ecology, management challenges and solutions and, importantly, inspiration to engage with this critically endangered ecosystem.

Practical, easy to read and richly illustrated, this book brings together the grassland knowledge of experts in ethnobotany, ecology, monitoring, planning, environmental psychology, community engagement, flora and fauna management, environmental restoration, agronomy, landscape architecture and urban design.

Nicholas S. G. Williams is an urban ecologist and Senior Lecturer at the University of Melbourne.

Adrian Marshall is a landscape architect, editor and writer, currently working at the University ofMelbourne.

John W. Morgan is a plant ecologist interested in the long-term dynamics of Australian tussock grasslands.