Native Trees and Shrubs of South-Eastern Australia - Leon Costermans

Native Trees and Shrubs of South-Eastern Australia: A comprehensive Coverage of 900 species
by Leon Costermans

Published by New Holland Publishers - May 2009 - Paperback - 440pp - 25.5cm x 19cm

Covering areas of New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia. Includes addendum of changes and new species.

Native Trees and Shrubs of South-Eastern Australia embraces an area that stretches from the Flinders and Mt Lofty Ranges in South Australia, across Victoria and southern New South Wales to the NSW South Coast.

It records the land and its vegetation in a scientifically accurate, but accessible, style. Virtually all species of native trees and larger shrubs in this area are described, and their occurrences are related to the features of their environment, events of the past, geology, landforms, soil, and climatic conditions. The brief descriptions of places of special interest, as well as the eight regional 'guide-lists' that cover the coast, hills and ranges, high-mountain country, and various inland areas, assist anyone exploring such regions to identify the trees and shrubs.

Leon Costermans completed a Bachelor of Science degree at Melbourne University, majoring in geology and geomorphology, and went on to do a Masters in botany. After a lengthy career as a teacher and lecturer, he now devotes his time to community environmental programs.