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The Trees In New Zealand FLETCHER CHALLENGE EXOTIC TREES: THE CONIFERS FORESTS Professor John T: Salmon The Trees in New Zealand This book provides a guide to over 120 species of exotic coniferous trees in New Zealand, EXOTIC TREES with over 420 colour photographs making it the most lavish and comprehensive record available. With its companion volume Exotic Trees: The Broadleaves, it complements The Conifers Professor John Salmon' S best selling The Native Trees of New Zealand, first published in 1980 and now a classic reference work. The Conifers introduces all the major exotic conifer families and genera found in New Zealand: Each species is presented in a succinct text accompanied by photographs of form, leaves, bark and strobili where appropriate. The descriptions give background to each species' worldwide distribution, its use and cultivation, introduction to New Zealand, growth and habit, foliage and strobili. 579.95 New Zealand Nature Series John T Salmon Reed Butterflies and Reed New Zealand Nature Series Moths of New Zealand BUTTERFLIES AND MOTHS OF NEW ZEALAND Brian Parkinson and Brian Patrick Each of the books in the popular Reed New Zealand Nature Series, formerly known as the Mobil Nature Series, features clear photographs for the purpose of identification, accompanied by detailed information. Recently published titles in this series: Ferns Seashells Mushrooms & Fungi S14.95 each Brian Parkinson THE REED HANDBOOK OF COMMON NEW ZEALAND INSECTS The Reed Hancbook Annette Walker; Eric Heath and Geoffrey Cox of Cornmon New Zealand This book contains information on over 70 insects, and is divided in to three sections: Insects in the Field and Insects Garden, in the Bush and in Fresh Water. The introduction includes information on introduced and endemic pests, what insects eat, collecting insects , insects and the angler as well as an extensive identification guide. Also available in The Reed Handbook series: Common New Zealand Birds and Common New Zealand Ferns. 534.95 Kne Piey Co anjd New Zealand NEW ZEALAND FISHES FISHES Larry Paul Larry Pau New Zealand is fortunate to have a rich variety of sea life. In this illustrated guide to New Zealand fish and shellfish, emphasis is given to those species of interest to recreational and commercial fishers_ Arranged by family, the species are each briefly described, with notes on their distribution, habitat and life history: There are over 300 line drawings and colour photographs to assist identification. This book is an eagerly-awaited revised edition of New Zealand Fishes, which has been out of print for 7 years. S49.95 Edition THE REED FIELD GUIDE Tot Ised THE REED FIELD GUIDE TO NEW ZEALAND FRESHWATER FISHES NEW ZEALAND R.M: McDowall FRESSHZSTER New Zealand has a rich and varied assortment of rivers , streams, lakes and wetlands that are home to a mod- est but fascinating and varied freshwater fish fauna. This is a complete and easy-to-read reference to the fishes throughout New Zealand and outlying islands. Each entry contains colour photographs, a line drawing and a distribution map as well as information on size , colour, features particular to the type of fish, distribution , habitat and diet. Other books in The Reed Field Guide series include: New Zealand Birds, New Zealand Native Trees, New Zealand Geology, New Zealand Wildlife , Common Shorebirds in New Zealand and McDowall New Zealand Freshwater Fishes. 539.95. THE REED FIELD GUIDE To THE REED FIELD GUIDE TO COMMON NEW ZEALAND SHORE BIRDS COMMON NEW ZEALAND Shorebirds David G. Medway New Zealand's coastline provides suitable habitat for a variety of shorebirds, some of which are resident here while others migrate to this country each year from their breeding grounds in arctic regions. Shorebirds include waders, gulls and terns. In this book, the plumage, population and behaviour of commonly seen shorebirds are all described in detail: The photographs illustrate both the natural beauty of those birds and important aspects of text. Also included are descriptions of several outstanding and significant shorebird localities throughout New Zealand, including the Miranda area of the Firth of Thames, and Farewell Spit David Medway and Lake Ellesmere in the South Island: 539.95 Available from leading booksellers nationwide Visit the Reed Publishing website: www-reed.co.nz REED