Guides: Subject Guide: Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management: Journals/Databases

Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management - Journals and Databases

Databases
The library maintains various databases and online resources listed below. Should any of these services request a username and password please use your TAFE Account unless otherwise noted.

Training Video Collections

Kanopy - thousands of training videos and documentaries
Safetyhub - a range of Occupational Health and Safety videos
ClickView - hundreds of training videos and recorded TV programs

Journal Article Databases

Ebsco Database - a journal article database: subject areas include Automotive, Business, Computing, Education, Environment, Medical, Reference, Social Sciences
Proquest Central - a journal article database: subject areas include Accounting, Banking, Business, Careers, Computing, Economics, Education, Finance, Health, Medical, Religion, Science and Telecommunications

ebook Collections

EBSCO eBooks - hundreds of ebooks on a wide range of topics

Print Journals

View our range of Horticulture, Conservation and Land management Print Journals at your campus Library

Australian Geographic

Captures the essence and spirit of Australia through its meticulously crafted and beautifully presented stories and photography; connects readers to Australian landscapes, plants and animals, science, industry and people.

Available at: Albany Campus, Online Access

Australian Forests & Timber

Features the latest in news, equipment, developments and events in the timber industry.

Available at: Albany Campus

Gardening Australia Magazine

Contains practical and inspiring gardening advice from ABCs Gardening Australia TV Program.

Available at: Albany Campus, Bunbury Campus

Grass Roots

Features articles on sustainable living.

Available at: Albany Campus

Landscope

A magazine about Western Australia's parks, wildlife and conservation. The seasonal issues feature articles about national parks, animals, conservation and research.

Available at: Albany Campus

Pip - Australian Permaculture

Practical and inspirational articles on sustainable living using Permaculture principals.

Available at: Albany Campus

ePublications

Get the latest in magazines, journals and newsletters delivered to your inbox for free.

To subscribe email us at library.albany@srtafe.wa.edu.au including your name, SRTAFE ID number and list of titles you want to subscribe to.

Only current South Regional TAFE Staff and Students can subscribe.

You can unsubscribe at any time by replying to the ePublication stating you no longer wish to receive it.

View our range of Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management journals below or view our full list of ePublications on our ePublications page.

ABC Organic Gardener
Frequency: Bimonthly
Subject: House & Garden
Description: Focuses on organic gardening and food production – providing seasonal advice on growing fruit, vegies, herbs, poultry and much more. It explores the fundamentals of chemical-free gardening that supports, rather than damages, nature.
Australian Arbor Age
Frequency: Bi-monthly
Subject: Aboriculture
Description: A tree industry bible featuring exclusive industry news, product reviews, and in-depth reports on business development for tree industry professionals with training resource and knowledge base, positioning this brand as second to none in Aussie market.
Bushtracks & Bush Banter
Frequency: Quarterly
Frequency : Monthly for Bush Banter
Subject: Conservation
Description: A magazine from Bush Heritage Australia, a leading not-for-profit conservation organisation that protects ecosystems and wildlife across the continent. They use the best science, conservation and right-way knowledge to deliver landscape-scale impact. Bush Banter is their newsletter
Commercial Horticulture Magazine
Frequency: Bimonthly
Subject: Horticulture
Description: Covers industry news and views, not only from Australasia but also from around the world. There are features on plants, personalities and companies, and coverage of events such as conferences, trade and garden shows. There are also articles on management and marketing topics for nurseries and garden centres, book and new product reviews, etc.
The Crop Journal
Frequency: Bimonthly
Subject: Agriculture
Description: An international peer-reviewed research journal covering all aspects of crop sciences including crop genetics, breeding, agronomy, crop physiology, germplasm resources, grain chemistry, grain storage and processing, crop management practices, crop biotechnology, and biomathematics.
Global Journal of Environmental Science and Management
Frequency: Quarterly
Subject: Conservation and Land
Description: A fully open access, double blind, peer reviewed publication concerned with appropriate aspects of environmental science and management. GJESM publishes original research papers, review papers, case reports, short communications and letters to the editor as well as the editor’s response to letters.
Hort Journal Australia
Frequency: Monthly
Subject: Horticulture
Description: A trade and industry journal for the nursery and garden industry. It is based on passion, commitment, experience, and genuine enthusiasm for horticulture in Australia; a truly national, industry-wide focus embracing all industry sectors; technical accuracy and credibility; a future focus reflecting industry leadership today for tomorrow, and quality content and presentation with high production standards.
International Soil and Water Conservation Research
Frequency: Quarterly
Subject: Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management
Description: A multidisciplinary journal of soil and water conservation research, practice, policy, and perspectives. It aims to disseminate new knowledge and promote the practice of soil and water conservation. Its scope includes research, strategies, and technologies for prediction, prevention, and protection of soil and water resources.
Landscape Contractor Magazine
Frequency: Bi-monthly
Subject: Landscaping
Description: This magazine is like a bible for all landscapers, operators, contractors, apprentices who associate with landscape, earthmoving, construction and building industries - a must read magazine to keep you update with skills, occupational health and safety, industry news and views......yes , everything that matters to you on day to day working life.
Permaculture West e-news
Frequency: Monthly
Subject: Permaculture
This newsletter (e-news) covers current activities and offers short informative articles with a focus on encouraging local groups to learn self-organising skills, through permaculture promotion, design and doings.
Pip : Australian Permaculture
Frequency: Quarterly
Subject: House & Garden
Description: Focuses on sharing ideas, information and inspiration about living more sustainably using permaculture principles. The articles encompass no-waste living, growing food, making compost, foraging, seed saving, preserving, fermenting, beekeeping, keeping chickens, green building, repair, DIY, crafting, recipes and more.
Plants, People, Planet
Frequency: Quarterly
Subject: Horticulture
A cross-disciplinary journal, Plants, People, Planet will publish peer-reviewed articles, opinion and review that focuses on the connections between plant science, society and peoples' daily lives. We rely on plants for food, shelter, fuel and fibres for clothing, for our gardens, landscape, and artistic inspiration. We live on a planet where life is powered by plants through photosynthesis, on land and in the sea; plants connect all of us.
Soils for Life
Frequency: Quarterly
Subject: Agriculture
Description: An Australian non-profit organisation whose principal purpose is enhancing the natural environment through the provision of information and education on innovative leading performance in regenerative landscape management, with a particular focus on the Australian rural landscape. We encourage the wide adoption of regenerative landscape management practices to restore landscape health and produce quality and nutrient-dense food and fibre.
Sustainability Matters
Frequency: Bimonthly magazine with a weekly newsletter
Subject: Sustainability
Description: Sustainability Matters magazine provide busy environmental and sustainability-focused professionals with an easy-to-use, readily available source of information that is crucial to gaining valuable industry insight.
Sustainable Agriculture Research
Frequency: Quarterly
Subject: Agriculture
Description: An international, double-blind peer-reviewed, open-access journal. It publishes original research, applied, and educational articles monthly in all areas of agricultural science. The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to, the following topics: sustainable agriculture education, ecological agriculture, agricultural engineering and biotechnology, organic farming and agronomy.
Timber & Forestry eNews
Frequency: Weekly
Subject: Forestry
Description: Timber & Forestry eNews has grown to be the most informative and up-to-date magazine in the timber and forestry industries and a leader for industry news.