Background
Nick Romanowski was born on March 5, 1954, in Melbourne, Australia. He is the son of Natalie (Vyshnevy) Romanowski.
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Wellington Rd, Clayton VIC 3800, Australia
Nick graduated from Monash University in 1977, receiving a Bachelor of Science.
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Wellington Rd, Clayton VIC 3800, Australia
Nick graduated from Monash University in 1977, receiving a Bachelor of Science.
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Planting Wetlands and Dams: A Practical Guide to Wetland Design, Construction and Propagation
(Wetland planting can bring back biodiversity, reduce the ...)
Wetland planting can bring back biodiversity, reduce the impact of drought and flood, improve water quality, and conserve beauty in a mismanaged landscape. Planting Wetlands and Dams is a step-by-step, plain language guide to the creation of conditions in which wetland plants will thrive, from design and construction to collecting plants, seeds, and propagation. Completely revised and expanded, this new edition includes comprehensive information for around 200 genera of wetland plants from Tasmania to the tropics, complemented by more than 60 new color photographs. It discusses the modification and improvement of existing dams, new lining materials available, and planning for plant and animal habitat needs. It provides updated information on legal requirements as well as significant exotic weeds and examines the pros and cons of establishing new wetlands in dry climates.
https://www.amazon.com/Planting-Wetlands-Dams-Construction-Propagation-ebook/dp/B004Z4OS6E
1998
Wetland Habitats: A Practical Guide to Restoration and Management
(Wetland Habitats is a practical and easy to use manual fo...)
Wetland Habitats is a practical and easy to use manual for wetland restoration and conservation of diverse animal species. Covering all the recent work in this field, among other significant issues it discusses making the most of dams and created wetlands; reversing the effects of drainage, grazing, weirs, deteriorating water quality, and associated algal problems; captive breeding and reintroduction; and controlling weeds and vermin. The book describes a range of potential problems encountered during restoration efforts and approaches to dealing with them so that readers will be able to make informed decisions about wetlands on their own properties. It also explains how to set realistic targets for wetland restoration as well as longer-term goals for management, and includes color photographs of diverse wetland habitats and the animals that rely on them. The examples draw on a wide range of wetland animals including some which aren’t often found in wetlands on private properties, but the primary emphasis is on the ecology, interactions, and management of species and other aspects of management that will be of most use to landholders with wetlands in need of rejuvenation.
https://www.amazon.com/Wetland-Habitats-Practical-Restoration-Management-ebook/dp/B004Z4OT86/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Nick+Romanowski&qid=1600246318&s=digital-text&sr=1-1
2010
Wetland Weeds: Causes, Cures and Compromises
(This comprehensive guide to wetland weeds covers both nat...)
This comprehensive guide to wetland weeds covers both native and introduced species, ranging from minor or localized environmental problems to those that should not be tolerated in any situation. The author takes a pragmatic approach to weed control, recognizing that some weeds may not be possible to eradicate, and emphasizing the need to assess the extent and future potential of an infestation before taking action. Weed control should be planned in the context of the overall management goals for any type of wetland, the types of habitat weeds provide or overrun, and whether they can be replaced successfully with more appropriate plants.
https://www.amazon.com/Wetland-Weeds-Causes-Cures-Compromises-ebook/dp/B005MHFD4E/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=Nick+Romanowski&qid=1600246318&s=digital-text&sr=1-3
2011
Living Waters: Ecology of Animals in Swamps, Rivers, Lakes and Dams
(Wetlands are often seen as the ultimate symbol of beauty ...)
Wetlands are often seen as the ultimate symbol of beauty and tranquillity, their clear waters sheltering mysterious animals in a world where change is gentle and slow, from dragonflies skimming above their own reflections to the fishes glimpsed briefly below. Yet Australian wetlands are among the most varied and changeable habitats found anywhere, and the many creatures that live out their lives in and around water are superbly adapted to some of the most unpredictable ecosystems in the world. This book follows the diverse common themes and patterns that link inland waters from Tasmania to the tropics. It shows how cycles of change, the ways that different wetland animals travel through and between wetlands, and the interactions of the animals themselves create an ever-changing ecological kaleidoscope. Drawing on what is known of the biology, ecology and even the genetics of many of the most abundant, widespread, and successful groups of animals, the author shows similarities to wetlands in other parts of the world, as well as some of the more extreme environments and specialized animals that are unique to this continent. Far more than natural history, Living Waters explains the underlying forces that drive ecological change and movement in Australian wetlands, from the particular needs and habits of some specialized waterbirds to swarms of dragonflies and damselflies that may flourish for a few months before disappearing for years, and fishes found gasping in drying pools far from the nearest permanent water just hours after a desert deluge.
https://www.amazon.com/Living-Waters-Ecology-Animals-Swamps-ebook/dp/B00FIX80VK/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Nick+Romanowski&qid=1600246318&s=digital-text&sr=1-2
2013
Nick Romanowski
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Nick graduated from Monash University in 1977, receiving a Bachelor of Science.
Career
From 1975 to 1978 Nick was a co-manager at Opdec Aquarium. In 1979 he became a teacher of science, mathematics, and biology at schools in Victoria, Australia.
Since 1988 he is a partner, nursery manager, writer, photographer, and wetlands consultant at Dragonfly Aquatics, near Colac, Victoria, Australia.
Nick Romanowski is a consultant to Melbourne Botanical Gardens, Adelaide Zoo, and Port Campbell National Park.
He has written numerous articles on indigenous fishes and aquatic invertebrates, as well as many books including three recent practical guides: "Planting Wetlands and Dams" (1998), "Wetland Habitats" (2010), a manual for wetland restoration and conservation of diverse animal species, and "Wetland Weeds" (2011), a guide to wetland weeds covers both native and introduced species, ranging from minor or localized environmental problems to those that should not be tolerated in any situation.
Achievements
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Nick Romanowski is known as a zoologist and writer. He established Australia's first indigenous wetland nursery, giving him the freedom to research, experiment with, and write about a broad range of animals from across most of this continent. In 2014 his book "Living Waters" was awarded Whitley Award Commendation for Aquatic Biology.
Works
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Living Waters: Ecology of Animals in Swamps, Rivers, Lakes and Dams
(Wetlands are often seen as the ultimate symbol of beauty ...)
2013 -
Wetland Weeds: Causes, Cures and Compromises
(This comprehensive guide to wetland weeds covers both nat...)
2011 -
Planting Wetlands and Dams: A Practical Guide to Wetland Design, Construction and Propagation
(Wetland planting can bring back biodiversity, reduce the ...)
1998 -
Wetland Habitats: A Practical Guide to Restoration and Management
(Wetland Habitats is a practical and easy to use manual fo...)
2010
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Living Waters: Ecology of Animals in Swamps, Rivers, Lakes and Dams
Interests
Connections
Nick married Jan Ratcliff, a psychologist, in 1980. They had two children: Katya, Talya.
