Description: Promotes a broad appreciation of reptiles in the region.
Brief description: David Lindenmayer is a Professor at The Australian National University. He has worked on the conservation of forests and their wildlife for more than 35 years. He has published 45 books and over 1100 scientific papers, and has broad interests in conservation biology, landscape ecology, vertebrate ecology, forest ecology and woodland conservation. He has received numerous awards and is a member of the Australian Academy of Science and an Australian Research Council Laureate Fellow.
Review Quotes:
"...it is vital that landholders and environmental decision-makers be aware of local conservation issues and a well-illustrated, fact-filled regional guide like this is a valuable contribution. If guides of this quality were produced for more regions we would all be richer."
Steve K Wilson, Wildlife Australia Magazine, Spring 2010
"...the authors state that their book "... aims to help landholders, natural resource managers and interested members of the general public identify any species of reptile encountered within the NSW Murray catchment." They have certainly achieved this aim in a practical and extremely attractive book that carries a strong conservation message and that doubtless will be highly valued by its target audiences. It is a major contribution to the literature on the Australian herpetofauna."
Hal Cogger, Linnean Society of NSW Newsletter, October 2010
"...unique and highly readable. Whether you be a seasoned herpetologist, or a budding reptile lover, this book is a must for any library."
Australian Defence Organisation newsletter, May 2010
"This is a modern, lovely-to-use field guide...if you or someone you know manages land there it's close to essential."
Ian Fraser, Natural History Book Reviews, http: //www.botanicalbookshop.com.au/reviews.asp