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Field Guide to the Orchids of the ACT

Text and original drawings by David L. Jones. Digital enhancement of drawings by Jean Egan Principal photographer Tony Wood 288 pages, 21x12 cm, Published by National Parks Association of the ACT Inc. ISBN 0646447475 Recommended Retail Price $38.50 + postage where applicable ($5.40 within Australia). This high quality, comprehensive guide to native orchid species is exceptional value for both the novice and experienced orchid enthusiast. Principal author David Jones is a respected authority on Australian orchids. He has made a special study of the orchids of the local region, describing many new species. This book contains excellent colour photos, large botanical illustrations and full descriptions of the 121 species found in the ACT. Specific local distribution notes will aid the ACT orchid hunter Broader distribution notes for Australia and overseas will assist those looking for orchids in similar habitats elsewhere. Additional features include a distribution map, glossary and notes on understanding orchids, their habitats and reproduction. Cross-referencing of previous and current nomenclature is particularly useful. Available from Bookshops or the National Parks Association of the ACT Inc. GPO Box 544 Canberra ACT 2601 or Email:- admin@npaact.org.au

Native Trees of the ACT   (Download the Order Form here)

Autors> Laurie Adams, Roger Farrow, John Hook, Peter Ormay, and Andrew Slee Illustrations by Betsy Osborne and Christine Payne. Photographs by Roger Farrow, Pierre Cochard and Clive Hurlstone Published by The National Parks Association if the Australian Capital Territpry Inc. First published 1983, second edition 2007 ISBN 0 646 44747 5 Available from bookshops and the National Parks Association od the ACT Inc. Recommended Retail Price $27.50 plus postage ($2.70 within Australia) A 98 page book, 11 x 21 cm, a size to fit in shirt or jacket pocket Produced with perfect binding What are the trees growing in the park near your house, on Black Mountain or down the lake? Trees put the bush into the bush capital. Native Trees of the ACT describes 62 trees indigenous to the Ausytralian Capital Territory. From Snow Gums high in the Brindabellas to Apple Box in the disappearing woodlands and Black Cypress in the Murrumbidgee River, they are all here. Have you ever wondered at the difference between a Red Gum and a Red Box? This book can tell you. You can identify trees easily with: colour photographs, bitanical drawings, location tips, thumbnail maps for less common trees, a key for determining species.

Birds of the ACT   (Download the Order Form here)

By McComas Taylor & Nicolas Day Birds are an integral part of living in Canberra. This field guide has been written for newcomers to birdwatching. It aims to enable the reader to identify any bird in the ACT to species level. In many cases it will also be possible to determine birds' gender and approximate age. The rule of thumb for the inclusion of detail was "If you can't see it through binoculars in the field, leave it out". It is available at all good bookshops such as that at the Botanical Gardens, Namadgi Visitors Centre etc. RRP $19.95 plus postage ($2.70 within Australia)

Reptiles & Frogs of the ACT (Currently out of print, being revised and reprinted.)

This book was written to provide the layperson and amateur herpetologist with enough information in the form of text and photographs to identify every reptile and frog in the ACT. It also attempts to impart something of the remarkable diversity and complexity inherent in the lives of these secretive and often misunderstood animals.