Annotated Bibliography

Rachel Snow
Due: 2/22/15

References
Brooks, K. J., Setterfield, S. A., & Douglas, M. M. (2010). Exotic grass invasions: applying a
conceptual framework to the dynamics of degradation and restoration in Australias
tropical savannas. Restoration Ecology, 18(2), 188-197. doi:10.1111/j.1526100X.2008.00470.x
This article examines the different kinds of degradation caused by invasive plant species.
It found that invasive species outcompete native species and affect the nutrient cycling, soil
canopies, and fire regimes. These are major issues because they can lead to ecosystem failure.
This article also outlines ways that this degradation can begin to be combated but encourages
more research in order to effectively restore the ecosystems.
I found this article through the Academic Search Premiere database. It is peer reviewed
and is highly credible. It was also published within the past 5 years so it is recent and thorough.
The sources that the authors used were also highly credible and the author is an expert in the
field. The article is intended for an academic audience and it is original.
Chester, L. (2013). Dissecting the conjunction of capitalism's environmental, energy, and
economic crisis: the example of one liberal, market-based economy. Journal Of
Economic Issues (M.E. Sharpe Inc.), 47(2), 485-494. doi:10.2753/JEI0021-3624470222
This article outlines the parallel between energy crisis, economic crisis, and environment
crisis. It explains that when one of these points is failing, the others cannot improve and will
often be pulled down as well. It uses fossil fuels as an example of a factor that pulls all of the
corners of this triad down. Fossil fuels are drilled for energy to increase the economy and in the
meantime, they destroy the environment. The degradation of the environment and the energy it
takes to mine these fuels pull the economy down.
This article was located the Academic Search Premiere. It went through scholarly peer
editing process before publication. It was published in 2013 so it is very recent and relative. The
article was well written and published through a prestigious economic journal. The article is
intended for an academic audience and it is original. For these reasons, I find that this source is
very credible.
Ferrier, C. (2012, May). Editorial: a changing climate?. Hecate, 38(1/2). pp. 5-8.
This article addresses the danger of capitalism. It proposes that capitalism is incompatible
with the survival of our species and they treat the environment as a means, not an end. The
indigenous people of Australia try to resist by protecting the environment and capitalism seeks to
destroy these motives. Humanities need (water, food, shelter, etc) have become fuel for
capitalists financial gains. They attempt to blind the public by proposing that inadequate
solutions are solving the environmental issues. The capitalists even go as far to suggest that the

pollution should be taken to another underpolluted country. The article concluded by

explaining the need for environmental reform as our survival depends on it
This article was located the Academic Search Premiere. It went through scholarly peer
editing process before publication. It was published in 2012 so it is very recent and highly
applicable to my topic. The article was well written and published through a scholarly journal.
The article is intended for an academic audience and it is also original. For these reasons, I find
that this source is very credible.
Graham, N. J., Chong-Seng, K. M., Huchery, C., Januchowski-Hartley, F. A., &
Nash, K. L. (2014). Coral Reef Community Composition in the Context
of Disturbance History on the Great Barrier Reef, Australia. Plos ONE,
9(7), 1-12. Doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0101204
This article looked at 5 different coral reefs and compared the level and
cause of degradation. It found that tourism, coral bleaching, pollution, and
invasive species all played a role in degrading the reefs. It also found that
they can never fully recover to their original state. For this reason they
focused on immediate action needed in order to begin restoration and end
degradation. They also illuminated the need for continued and more detailed
monitoring.
This article was located the Academic Search Premiere. It went through scholarly peer
editing process before publication. It was published in 2014 so it is very recent and highly
applicable to my topic. The article was well written and the authors have authority in ecological
restoration field. The article is intended for an academic audience and it is original. For these
reasons, I find that this source is very credible.
Hembrow, S. C., & Taffs, K. H. (2012). Water quality changes in Lake
McKenzie, Fraser Island, Australia: a palaeolimnological approach.
Australian Geographer, 43(3), 291-302. doi:10.1080/00049182.2012.706207
This article examined water quality in Australia and the different factors that affect it.
Surface water in Australia is very limited so the quality of water is crucial to sustenance. They
found that climate change, anthropogenic activity, and population growth are major contributers
to the decrease in water quality. They ended by encouraging continued research and restoration
so that all living beings in Australia have a chance of survival.
This article was located the Academic Search Premiere. It went through scholarly peer
editing process before publication. It was published in 2012 so it is very recent and highly
applicable to my topic. The article was well written and the authors have authority in ecological
restoration field. It was also published in an academic journal. The article is intended for an
academic audience and is original. For these reasons, I find that this source is very credible.

Lockie, S. (1999). Community Movements and Corporate Images: "Landcare" in Australia.

Rural Sociology, 64(2), 219-233.
This article introduced the idea of landcare as any program or law initiated in order to do
what is best for the environment and those who depend on it. It addresses the many successes
that Australia has had in their landcare efforts and explains the fad of green consumerism as well
as corporate greening. The author also addresses the different perspective on the environmental
debate and concludes by saying that landcare is one of the most important things for us to
consider.
This article was located the Academic Search Premiere. It went through scholarly peer
editing process before publication. It was published in 1999 which is not necessarily recent but
the information and her position on landcare is somewhat timeless. It is and always will be
important to value the environment and the arguments she makes are very relevant to my topic.
The article was well written and was published in an academic journal. The article is intended for
an academic audience and is also original. For these reasons, I find that this source is very
credible.
McDonald, T., & Williams, J. (2009). A perspective on the evolving science and practice of
ecological restoration in Australia. Ecological Management & Restoration, 10(2), 113125. doi:10.1111/j.1442-8903.2009.00472.x
This article examines the ecological restoration efforts (current and future) in Australia. It
explains which efforts are making an impact and how they need to improve and change in order
to truly save our environment. It explains that the different people who are moving towards the
same goals need to find common ground and work together. The article concludes by
emphasizing the importance for urgency on restoration and reform.
This article was located the Academic Search Premiere. It went through scholarly peer
editing process before publication. It was published in 2009 which is not within the past 5 years
but it is really close and the information provided is still valuable. The article was well written
and was published in an academic journal. The article is intended for an academic audience and
is also original. For these reasons, I find that this source is very credible.
Robertson, M., Nichols, P., Horwitz, P., Bradby, K., & MacKintosh, D. (2000). Environmental
Narratives and the Need for Multiple Perspectives to Restore Degraded Landscapes in
Australia. Ecosystem Health, 6(2), 119-133.
This article addresses the need for the coming together of different perspectives in order
to maximize the efficiency of environmental reform. It explains that a single perspective is very
limited and not enough to solve any problem on its own. Every perspective involved in solving a
problem brings something different and therefore the more perspectives, the greater the chance
of effectively and efficiently solving the issue. The article addresses the perspective of the

general public, the indigenous, the government, science, and the corporation. They all have
unique knowledge that pertains to the environment, and together they would have a lot more
power.
This article was located the Academic Search Premiere. It went through scholarly peer
editing process before publication. It was published in 2000 which is not very recent but like the
pervious article, the information provided in this article is timeless. The understanding of the
need for multiple perspectives is very important no matter what problem you are trying to solve.
The information provided is applicable to my research regardless of how long ago it was written.
The article was well written and was published in an academic journal. The article is intended for
an academic audience and is original. For these reasons, I find that this source is very credible.
Ross, A., & Dovers, S. (2008). Making the harder yards: environmental policy integration in
Australia. Australian Journal Of Public Administration, 67(3), 245-260.
doi:10.1111/j.1467-8500.2008.00585.x
This article addresses different success factors and drawbacks of environmental policy in
Australia. They investigated many different areas throughout Australia and examined the extent
to which the policies were integrated into daily living. They argue that success requires long term
integration and implementation. They also explain that there ae many areas which require further
investigation in order to better establish policies in different territories/states.
This article was located the Academic Search Premiere. It went through scholarly peer
editing process before publication. It was published in 2008 which is not within the past 5 years
but it is really close and the information provided is still valuable. The article was well written
and was published in an academic journal. The article is intended for an academic audience and
is very original. For these reasons, I find that this source is very credible.
Sushinsky, J. R., Rhodes, J. R., Possingham, H. P., Gill, T. K., & Fuller, R. A. (2013). How
should we grow cities to minimize their biodiversity impacts?. Global Change Biology,
19(2), 401-410. doi:10.1111/gcb.12055
This article addresses ways in which urbanization affects species distribution and
abundance. It suggests that that best ways to plan urbanization in order to minimize ecological
impacts. They studied two different types of cities built in Australia: compact cities (buildings
very close/ compact and it covers a much smaller area) and sprawled cities (buildings spread out
covering a wider area). Though increased urbanization is bad for the environment, they found
that compact cities have less of a negative impact.
This article was located the Academic Search Premiere. It went through scholarly peer
editing process before publication. It was published in 2013 so the findings are very recent and
applicable. The article was well written and was published in an academic journal. The article is

intended for an academic audience and is original. For these reasons, I find that this source is
very credible.