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Wetlands by Duncan Brewer
Call Number: 577.68
ISBN: 1593891261
Publication Date: 2003
Environmental aspects and wetland ecology
Threatened Habitats by Isobel Thomas
Call Number: 333.9516 SAC
ISBN: 1844216675
Publication Date: 2004
Conservation of natural resources
Wetlands Ecosystems of Australia by Greg Pyers
Call Number: 577.6809
ISBN: 1863916989
Publication Date: 1999
Wetlands ecology of Western Australia
The Southwest Australia's Biodiversity Hotspot by Victoria Laurie
Call Number: 333.9516
ISBN: 9781742585000
Publication Date: 2015
One third of all known Australian plant species is found growing in the southwest.

Mixed Media

Wetlands: Keeping our planet alive and well
A story about the importance of wetlands for human beings and issues that these most precious resources are facing.
Types of Ecosystems-Wetlands-Marshes,Swamps,Bogs, and Fens
Lands covered with water

Reference Generator

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Norse, EA 2018, 'Biodiversity' , World Book Student, World Book, Chicago, viewed 26 March 2018,
<https://www.worldbookonline.com/student/article?id=ar060268>.

Encyclopaedia

Online encyclopaedias are great for short, concise and correct information. Search by your general topic e.g. water treatment. Access and specific sign on details are available on the Hale portal - Encyclopaedia page

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ClickView
Clickview is a Video Learning application that allows teachers and students to access Curriculum Related Video material to assist with their learning/teaching. It works in a similar fashion to YouTube in that users can Upload video or audio material, allowing anybody on the same Clickview network to access it.

An Introduction to Biodiversity
Biodiversity, why is it so crucial to our survival and the planets? Biodiversity makes up our many interrelated ecosystems and is something we must strive to sustain.
Wetlands: Homebush Bay, Sydney - A Case Study
The nature of wetlands are defined and we look at the location of wetlands throughout the world.

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Australian museum
Wetlands-Australian Government Department of Environment
Urban Bushland Council of Western Australia
Herdsman Lake
Herdsman Lake Regional Park
WA Gould League

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