Conservation and management of mangroves in Australasia

Duke, Norman C. (2008) Conservation and management of mangroves in Australasia. In: Proceedings of the International Conferencea and Exhibition on the Mangroves of Indian and Western Pacific Oceans. pp. 26-38. From: International Conference and Exhibition on the Mangroves of Indian and Western Pacific Oceans, 21-24 August 2006, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

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Abstract

Mangroves occur in most countries across the Australasian region extending from the larger islands of Australia and New Guinea to those in north and south areas of the western Pacific Ocean. The mangroves are known for their high diversity with 53 plant species, being ~75% of the world's, from 22 genera and 20 plant families, while the total area equals around 10% of the worlds, with more than 18,000 km2. Most occur along the Australian and New Guinea coastlines which also include most species. Mangroves are managed differently across the region. Based on Australian examples chiefly, this article briefly reviews chief threats and pressures, identifies policy issues and presents recommendations for the future.

Item ID: 48523
Item Type: Conference Item (Research - E1)
ISBN: 9789839275469
Keywords: mangroves; habitat; flora; distributions; biogeography; management; conservation; nutrients; IWP
Date Deposited: 04 Aug 2021 23:30
FoR Codes: 05 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES > 0502 Environmental Science and Management > 050202 Conservation and Biodiversity @ 40%
05 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES > 0502 Environmental Science and Management > 050209 Natural Resource Management @ 30%
06 BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES > 0602 Ecology > 060205 Marine and Estuarine Ecology (incl Marine Ichthyology) @ 30%
SEO Codes: 96 ENVIRONMENT > 9605 Ecosystem Assessment and Management > 960503 Ecosystem Assessment and Management of Coastal and Estuarine Environments @ 30%
96 ENVIRONMENT > 9607 Environmental Policy, Legislation and Standards > 960701 Coastal and Marine Management Policy @ 40%
97 EXPANDING KNOWLEDGE > 970105 Expanding Knowledge in the Environmental Sciences @ 30%
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