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The Field Guide to the Mangroves of
Queensland is intended for people who wish to identify the plants they encounter in
their coastal environment. Twenty-two of the most commonly occurring mangrove forest
plants - both true mangroves and mangrove plant associates - are illustrated here.
Detailed information about mangrove ecosystems and about plant species not illustrated here can be found in books listed at the end of the Guide. |
With knowledge of, and experience in, mangrove forest ecosystems we hope you will gain
a greater understanding of the significance of our mangrove forests.
This book was first published by the Australian Institute of Marine Science 1993, and
is available from the AIMS bookshop.
Contents
 Preface
The mangrove environment
How mangroves tolerate their environment
Propagule formation
Mangrove ecosystems
Animals of the mangroves
Coastal protection
Links between mangroves, seagrass beds and coral reefs
Legislation
How to use this guide
Tips for enjoying the mangroves
Queensland mangrove forest distribution
Species identification
Seeds and propagules
The mangrove plants of Queensland
Further reading
Acknowledgements
Index
Copyright
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