ACE GUIDE TO EUCALYPTS
Melbourne and Brisbane
Eucalypts are the dominant lifeform throughout the bushland the ACE guides to eucalypts are a user-friendly way to get to know the local gum trees. The guides are designed to be used by anyone who appreciates a walk in the bush and expert naturalists. The guides includes: Profiles of the indigenous and natrualised species (see below for example) with high resolution photos, grouped into easily identified trees with similar characters. Text provides a guide to habitat, location within the area and highlights the key differences with related species. An introduction to the eucalypts and the local environment A summary of aboriginal uses of eucalypts A guide to identifying eucalypts Representations of the species (see below for example) with high resolution photos, grouped into easily identified trees with similar characters. Text provides a guide to habitat, location within the area and highlights the key differences with related species. The Brisbane guide includes the indigenous names of the tree species and also their koala preferences For the Melbourne guide there are lists of all the species in each municipal areas with a map For the Brisbane guide there are lists of all the species in each Brisbane City Council reserves with a map
Author's experience
Rod Fensham and Vicky Shukuroglou prepared the Melbourne guide. Rod prepared the Brisbane guide. Rod has broad experience researching the flora and vegetation of Australia. Vicky shares her knowledge of biodiversity as an author, artist and educator, and is active with communities to regenerate and preserve bushland.
The first edition of ACE guide to eucalypts Brisbane has sold out but a second edition is being prepared
The Melbourne guide is available now
For Australian orders, payment can be made by direct deposit. Deposit $30 (per copy) + $6 postage to: Ace Publishing BSB: 814282; Account: 51283972 Identify ‘Description’ of transaction with surname (i.e. Freeman) or company/organisation (NudgeeSS) or $31 (per copy) + $6 (postage) with paypal: aceguidetoeucalypts@gmail.com Send an email to aceguidetoeucalypts@gmail.com identifying: 'Description' of transaction The number of copies of Melbourne or Brisbane guide paid for The name and address for delivery Wholesale prices for retailers and non-profit community groups can be negotiated by emailing aceguidetoeucalypts@gmail.com