Geelong's Changing Landscape: Ecology, Development and Conservation

Geelong's Changing Landscape offers an insightful investigation of the ecological history of the Geelong and Bellarine Peninsula region. Commencing with the penetrating perspectives of Wadawurrung Elders, chapters explore colonization and post-World War II industrial development through to the present challenges surrounding the ongoing urbanization of this region.

Expert contributors provide thoughtful analysis of the ecological and cultural characteristics of the landscape, the impact of past actions, and options for ethical future management of the region. This book will be of value to scientists, engineers, land use planners, environmentalists and historians.

Features:

• The most comprehensive investigation of the history of development and planning of the Geelong region

• An incisive text that raises challenges about Geelong's future growth

• Includes insights from Wadawurrung Elders about the transformation of their Country in the Geelong region.

Author: David S. Jones
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: CSIRO Publishing
Published: 01/30/2020
Pages: 344
Weight: 1.63lbs
Size: 9.61h x 6.69w x 0.94d
ISBN: 9780643103603