Desert Channels Queensland, based in
Longreach, has a good website. Visit www.dcq.org.au/
They produce an excellent newsletter called the Basin Bullet that I have been receiving for some while now. Visit
http://www.dcq.org.au/news/basin_bullet/september_06.pdf
Recently, while visiting DCQ on line, I saw a book advertised. I duly received it in today's mail, and I declare it to be one of the best resources I have seen for the Channel Country.
“A field guide to the Plants of the Channel Country Western Queensland"
is a fantastic book. It should be in the kit of every traveller to this region. It cost surprisingly little, and is written by Rhondda Alexander; published by the Channel Landcare Group.
Divided into sections that deal with trees, shrubs, grasses, sedges, forbs, and mistletoes, it also describes land types of the Channel Country.
For each plant species covered, it has excellent photographic illustrations, common & botanical names, accompanied by written descriptions covering habitat, palatability (to stock), nutrition (same again), toxicity and a notes section. There is useful glossary and a comprehensive index in the rear.
Is it possible that the Bob Y (who is an EO person) is the same Bob Y mentioned in the book? If so, take a bow, Bob - you and your group have created an asset that can only enhance understanding & appreciation of your region.
South Australia has a similar publication entitled: ' Field guide to the Plants of Outback South Australia" by B Lay & F Kutsche, published by the Dept. of
Water Land & Biodiversity Conservation,
Adelaide.
Cheers.