"Conserving Forest Biodiversity: A Comprehensive, Multiscale Approach" by David B. Lindenmayer and Jerry F. Franklin is a detailed exploration of the need for a multiscale approach to conserve forest biodiversity. The authors argue that long-term conservation of many forest animals depends on both an expanded reserve system and the management of production forests. The book is organized into four sections: principles for biodiversity conservation in the matrix, biodiversity conservation across multiple spatial scales, case studies in developing multiscale plans for biodiversity conservation, and adaptive management and the human aspects of matrix management. The book is interdisciplinary, drawing on research in conservation biology, landscape ecology, restoration ecology, and silviculture, and also considers social, political, and cultural issues. The authors provide a thorough discussion of relevant literature, examples from Australia, the United States, and South America, and carefully chosen case studies of significant experimental work in biodiversity management in production forests. The book is appealing to research professionals, postgraduates, and advanced undergraduates. While the breadth of the book is one of its greatest strengths, it also means that important background issues are not always fully developed. The authors acknowledge that their coverage is limited in scope with regard to the broad disciplines of landscape ecology and conservation biology. The book is a valuable reference for researchers, managers, and students interested in the conservation of forest biodiversity. It deserves to attract a wide readership. "Magpie Alert: Learning to Live with a Wild Neighbour" by D. Jones is a book that attempts to bridge the gap between enjoyment of suburban wildlife and fear of dangerous attack from a wild bird. The Australian Magpie Gymnorhina tibicen poses an unusual problem as they have thrived under the changed environment created by agriculture, suburban lawns, and playing fields. The book is the result of eight years of investigation by the Suburban Wildlife Research Group, led by Dr. Darryl Jones. The book consists of seven chapters covering a broad range of topics in logical sequence."Conserving Forest Biodiversity: A Comprehensive, Multiscale Approach" by David B. Lindenmayer and Jerry F. Franklin is a detailed exploration of the need for a multiscale approach to conserve forest biodiversity. The authors argue that long-term conservation of many forest animals depends on both an expanded reserve system and the management of production forests. The book is organized into four sections: principles for biodiversity conservation in the matrix, biodiversity conservation across multiple spatial scales, case studies in developing multiscale plans for biodiversity conservation, and adaptive management and the human aspects of matrix management. The book is interdisciplinary, drawing on research in conservation biology, landscape ecology, restoration ecology, and silviculture, and also considers social, political, and cultural issues. The authors provide a thorough discussion of relevant literature, examples from Australia, the United States, and South America, and carefully chosen case studies of significant experimental work in biodiversity management in production forests. The book is appealing to research professionals, postgraduates, and advanced undergraduates. While the breadth of the book is one of its greatest strengths, it also means that important background issues are not always fully developed. The authors acknowledge that their coverage is limited in scope with regard to the broad disciplines of landscape ecology and conservation biology. The book is a valuable reference for researchers, managers, and students interested in the conservation of forest biodiversity. It deserves to attract a wide readership. "Magpie Alert: Learning to Live with a Wild Neighbour" by D. Jones is a book that attempts to bridge the gap between enjoyment of suburban wildlife and fear of dangerous attack from a wild bird. The Australian Magpie Gymnorhina tibicen poses an unusual problem as they have thrived under the changed environment created by agriculture, suburban lawns, and playing fields. The book is the result of eight years of investigation by the Suburban Wildlife Research Group, led by Dr. Darryl Jones. The book consists of seven chapters covering a broad range of topics in logical sequence.