The Glove Box Guide

"The Glove Box Guide - a guide to managing vegetation in Stanthorpe Shire" was published in 2003 and serves as a very readable and easy guide to follow when managing vegetation on your property in the Stanthorpe Shire.

Packed into this 70 page booklet is information on:

• The geology of of the Stanthorpe Shire,
• The diverse vegetation that occurs within the Stanthorpe Shire,
• Using fire,
• Recognising and dealing with erosion,
• Recognising and dealing with salinity,
• Recognising and dealing with weeds,
• Managing vegetation,
• Planning,
• Three principles of habitat management,
• Assessing vegetation condition,
• Guidelines for sustainable land management, and
• Monitoring.

The second half of the booklet comprises rare species profiles for 23 of the shire's rarest species. The profile information includes each species:

• habit,
• description,
• flowering time,
• what it can be confused with,
• habitat,
• location in Stanthorpe Shire,
• conservation status, and
• threats to it's survival.

The "Glovebox Guide - A guide to managing vegetation in Stanthorpe Shire" costs $10.00 and is available from the Southern Downs Regional Council - Stanthorpe Branch front counter, at any of our wildflower walks or from Liz Bourne, Ph: 4683 6374.

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