| Description |
ix, 249 pages : illustrations (some color), maps ; 25 cm |
| Contents |
1. Taxonomy and history of introduction -- 2. Dispersal, distribution and abundance -- 3. Biology and ecology -- 4. Community attitudes and expectations -- 5. Economic and environmental impacts and commercial use -- 6. Past and current management -- 7. Techniques to measure and manage impacts and abundance -- 8. Strategic management at the local and regional level -- 9. Implementation -- 10. Deficiencies in knowledge and practice |
| Summary |
Provides a comprehensive view of the history of carp in Australia, their biology, the damage they cause and community attitudes to these problems and their solutions. Key strategies for successful carp management are recommended and illustrated by case studies |
| Analysis |
Carp |
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Environmental impact |
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Federal issue |
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Fish |
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Management techniques |
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Pest control |
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State issue |
| Notes |
On cover: Natural Heritage Trust |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Also available via the World Wide Web |
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Commonwealth of Australia 2000 |
| Subject |
Carp -- Control -- Australia.
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Carp -- Environmental aspects -- Australia.
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Carp -- Australia -- Environmental impact
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| Author |
Bomford, Mary.
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Brumley, Andrea R.
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Gehrke, Peter C. (Peter Charles)
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Australia. Bureau of Rural Sciences.
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Australia. Department of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Forestry.
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Natural Heritage Trust (Australia)
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| LC no. |
00002145 |
| ISBN |
0642732019 |
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0644292407 (set) |
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