The modification of riverine landscapes

Vegetation communities in Australia's riverine landscapes are ecologically, economically and culturally significant. They are also among the most threatened ecosystems on the continent and have been dramatically altered as a result of human activities and climate change. Vegetation of Australian Riverine Landscapes brings together, for the first time, the results of the substantial amount of research that has been conducted over the last few decades into the biology, ecology and management of these important plant communities in Australia. The book is divided into four sections. The first section provides context with respect to the spatial and temporal dimensions of riverine landscapes in Australia. The second section examines key groups of riverine plants, while the third section provides an overview of riverine vegetation in five major regions of Australia, including patterns, significant threats and management. The final section explores critical issues associated with the conservation and management of riverine plants and vegetation, including water management, salinity, fire and restoration. Vegetation of Australian Riverine Landscapes highlights the incredible diversity and dynamic nature of riverine vegetation across Australia, and will be an excellent reference for researchers, academics and environmental consultants.

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Aquatic invertebrates in riverine landscapes

Freshwater Biology ◽

10.1046/j.1365-2427.2002.00895.x ◽

2002 ◽

Vol 47 (4) ◽

pp. 679-694 ◽

Cited By ~ 181

Author(s):

BJÖRN MALMQVIST

Keyword(s):

Aquatic Invertebrates ◽

Riverine Landscapes

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The synthesis of environmental and socio-cultural information in the ecological design of urban riverine landscapes

Sustainable Cities and Society ◽

10.1016/j.scs.2015.09.014 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 20 ◽

pp. 222-236 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

M.F. Prescott ◽

Y. Ninsalam

Keyword(s):

Ecological Design ◽

Cultural Information ◽

Riverine Landscapes

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Crack willow changing riverine landscapes in Patagonia

Ecohydrology ◽

10.1002/eco.1837 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 10 (4) ◽

pp. e1837 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

L. Datri ◽

A. Faggi ◽

L. Gallo

Keyword(s):

Riverine Landscapes

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Beyond bones: archaeological sites, early hominid subsistence, and the costs and benefits of exploiting wild plant foods in east African riverine landscapes

Journal of Human Evolution ◽

10.1006/jhev.1994.1047 ◽

1994 ◽

Vol 27 (1-3) ◽

pp. 295-320 ◽

Cited By ~ 21

Author(s):

Jeanne M. Sept

Keyword(s):

Wild Plant ◽

Archaeological Sites ◽

Costs And Benefits ◽

East African ◽

Early Hominid ◽

Plant Foods ◽

Wild Plant Foods ◽

Riverine Landscapes

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Down by the River: A Family Fly Fishing Story by A. Weiner

The Deakin Review of Children s Literature ◽

10.20361/dr29412 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 8 (3) ◽

Author(s):

Sandy Campbell

Keyword(s):

Public Libraries ◽

Health Sciences ◽

Reading Level ◽

Fishing Trip ◽

University Of Alberta ◽

Fly Fishing ◽

Young Readers ◽

The University ◽

Riverine Landscapes

Weiner, Andrew. Down by the River: A Family Fly Fishing Story. Harry N. Abrams, 2018. This is a beautifully illustrated book that tells a simple story about a boy, Art, who goes on a fly-fishing trip with his mother and grandfather. The story recalls a time when Art’s grandfather taught his mother to fish. April Chu has used a subdued palette for her two-page riverine landscapes, with lots of green and rich autumn colours in the environment. The book has a calm and peaceful feel about it that mirrors the contemplative nature of fly-fishing. The text is simple and descriptive of a day spent on the river. The reading level is too difficult for the intended Kindergarten to Grade 2 audience, so an adult will need to read the book aloud, especially those sentences that could confuse young readers with difficult concepts or complicated jargon: “The line arced forward and the fly landed softly a few feet above the rock. It drifted with the current past the rock. There was a splash and the line went tight.” The last three pages contain information about fly fishing, the clothing worn by fly fishers and where to get more information about the sport. The end pages are decorated with images of intricate flys with such fun and mysterious names as: “Ian’s Crunch Caddis,” “Black Fur Ant,” and “Purple Parachute Adams.” This book is a good introduction to fly fishing for younger children that also tells a charming story. Highly recommended for school and public libraries. Highly Recommended: 4 stars out of 4 Reviewer: Sandy Campbell Sandy is a Health Sciences Librarian at the University of Alberta, who has written hundreds of book reviews across many disciplines. Sandy thinks that sharing books with children is one of the greatest gifts anyone can give.

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