Red Sand Green Heart

Ecological Adventures in the Outback

John L. Read

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Wakefield Press
31 January 2020

Development economics; Arid zones, deserts; Applied ecology; Sustainability; The Earth: natural history general

Australia's arid outback is teeming with life ... when you know where to look.

From taipan snakes and pelicans to hippie activists and hardline miners, John Read brings to life the characters, creatures and cultures of the outback. Through vivid, personal stories he shares his experience as an ecologist making new discoveries; challenging conventional approaches to pastoralism, mining, tourism and environmental management; and witnessing the precarious balance of nature as species are pitted against the harsh climate of the outback.

Written in an accessible and non-scientific style, Red Sand Green Heart: Ecological adventures in the outback evokes a humorous, entertaining and informative picture of Australia's desert region and the environmental issues that affect us all.

By: John L. Read
Imprint: Wakefield Press
Country of Publication: Australia
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions: Height: 210mm, Width: 140mm,
Weight: 520g
ISBN: 9781743056868
ISBN 10: 1743056869
Pages: 378
Publication Date: 31 January 2020
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

John L. Read lives with his wife and young family on Eyre Peninsula, on the largest private nature reserve in South Australia. He is a passionate ecologist and spends most of his working and relaxing hours researching animals from deadly taipan snakes to critically endangered mammals and working with traditional landowners. John has published over 100 scientific manuscripts and two acclaimed books.