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Life in the Shallows: The wetlands of Aotearoa New Zealand
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Life in the Shallows: The wetlands of Aotearoa New Zealand
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Karen Denyer
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By (author) Monica Peters
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Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:344 | Dimensions(mm): Height 240,Width 168 |
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Category/Genre | Ecological science Applied ecology |
ISBN/Barcode |
9780995143128
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Massey University Press
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Imprint |
Massey University Press
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Publication Date |
14 July 2022 |
Publication Country |
New Zealand
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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.
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