NICA sells 4 botanical publications; Noosa’s Native Plants, Weeds of the Sunshine Coast, Grasses of the Noosa Biosphere and Sedges Rushes and Restiads of the Noosa Biosphere.
Noosa’s Native Plants 4th Edition, written by Stephanie Haslam, is a book for plant enthusiasts, residents and visitors attracted by Noosa’s sub-tropical environment. It is for students, landscapers and home gardeners. But most importantly it if for the guidance of everyone responsible for the ongoing protection of Noosa’s most valuable asset its unique natural environment.
The Weeds of the Sunshine Coast 2nd Edition is written by Joan Heavey and Sonia MacDonald. This 330 page book displays full size images of 272 weeds and 21 of the most invasive weed grasses of the Sunshine Coast. Many are common to Cooloola, Fraser Island and South-East Qld. Methods of weed control and disposal are described.
Written by Sonia MacDonald & Stephanie Haslam ‘Grasses Native and Introduced of the Noosa Biosphere Reserve & Surrounding Regions’ contains A4 size images of 108 grasses, native and introduced, common to the wider Sunshine Coast and Cooloola and others are found throughout South East Qld.
Sedges of the Noosa Biosphere is written by Sonia MacDonald and Stephanie Haslam. The book is intended as a starting point in the study of sedges, rushes and restiads. Its is a companion volume to “Grasses of the Noosa Biosphere and Surrounding Regions”
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