Waikato Environment Centre, 25 Ward Street, Hamilton
The Biochar Revolution
Edited by Paul Taylor, Global Publishing Group $30
In its simplest terms, 'biochar' is charchol produced for mixing into soil. Biochar increases a soil's nutrient capacity enchances crop yeilds, and captures and stores carbon for the longterm. This book offers an informative, inspiring and break-through reference guide for anyone intersted in biochar or concerned about environmental issues.
Filthy Flies and Other Bad Bugs
by Rachael Goddard (Waikato author) Reed Publishing $10
A fun book packed with facts and gory photos, aimed at 8-12 year olds. Did you know NZ has 35 species of flea? Did you know ticks are born with 6 legs and grow another 2 after their first feed of blood!
How to Grow your Own Food
Published by Hamilton Permaculture Trust $25
Popular locally written guide to setting up a garden, natural plant pest control, rotational planting, herbs, companion planting.
Living with Natives
New Zealanders talk about their love of native plants
Edited by Ian Spellerberg and Michele Frey, photography by John Maillard $20
Botany of the Waikato
Published by Waikato Botanical Society 2002 $25
Beginner's guide to common native trees and shrubs in the Waikato
Published by Department of Conservation $6.50
Plant Me Instead
Published by Department of Conservation $10
Plants to use instead of common and invasive environmental weeds in the North Island.Descriptions of more than 70 pest plants species with suggested alternatives. A guide for gardeners, restoration groups and anyone who cares about the environment.
Pirongia Forest Park
Published by the Pirongia Te Aroaro o Kahu Restoration Society $4
Excellent full colour book with information on history, Maori folklore, the mountain's ecology, local sites of interest. There is also an attractive poster for $5
