Life in the Shallows: The wetlands of Aotearoa New Zealand

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Life in the Shallows: The wetlands of Aotearoa New Zealand
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Karen Denyer
By (author) Monica Peters
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:344
Dimensions(mm): Height 240,Width 168
Category/GenreEcological science
Applied ecology
ISBN/Barcode 9780995143128
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Massey University Press
Imprint Massey University Press
Publication Date 14 July 2022
Publication Country New Zealand

Description

Rich and diverse but often unloved, Aotearoa's wetlands are the most vulnerable of our ecosystems. Only a tiny fraction of their original extent remains, and we continue to lose this vital habitat. The race is on to discover more about them while we still can.

Author Biography

Karen Denyer MSc (Hons) has worked as an ecological consultant for over 20 years, much of it in wetland ecology. She has also been involved for many years in environmental education, and has written a number of publications. She has been Executive Officer at National Wetlands Trust since 2008. Monica Peters has a PhD from Waikato University on the ecology of community environmental groups and is currently Co-Chair, Citizen Science Association of Aotearoa New Zealand. Her background includes hands-on conservation, research, science communication, international development and fine arts.