# Afforesting Malta

This is a power point presentation prepared by G10T which can be copied and used by anyone for educational purposes. It consists of general information about trees, classification, various habitats, the law, how to collect seeds and sow, and some basic data on the common species.

Powerpoint Presentation

# ORchids of the maltese islands

The first comprehensive book of its kind, Orchids of the Maltese Islands contains the most up-to-date information about the orchids of Malta, backed by twelve years of surveying and research by botanic and taxonomist Stephen Mifsud.This book features all 36 species occurring in the Maltese Islands.Species profiles that cover nomenclature, etymology, habitat, local distribution and frequency, global distribution, detailed morphological description, species variability, closely related species, taxonomic notes and problems, accounts of their history in Malta, observed pollinators and a useful quick identification note.Composite identification key for determining species in the field, divided into five keys which are easy to follow.Supplemented by more than 300 photos from Malta and over 40 distribution maps.Includes a comprehensive introduction about the evolution, ecology, classification, hybridisation, and fascinating pollination techniques that are unique to orchids.In-depth taxonomic discussions.A number of reference tables for quick access to information, suck as flowering periods, common names and taxonomic lists.

ISBN 989995713676

# maltawildplants.com

An online tool with information describing in detail most of the wild plants growing in the Maltese Islands. This website consists of nearly 10,000 pictures in what can be considered as an ongoing project.

www.maltawildplants.com

# Wild Plants of Malta

The islands of Malta, Gozo and Comino have a total surface area of approximately 316km2. Notwithstanding this relatively small surface area, which includes the evr-growing space claimed for human activity, Hans Christian Weber states that on these islands one can expect to find “about half the number of flowering plants species as in the whole of Germany”. This richness of floral biodiversity literally finds its roots in the Maltese archipelago’s varied geology, which through the ages has contributed to the formation of habitats ranging from beaches to the typical Maltese wied.Unlikely as it might seem, the Maltese islands are home to a number of endemic wild plants, which are also included in this visually appealing publication. Wild plants of Malta is the result of an extensive research effort dealing exclusively with the wild Mediterranean flora of the Maltese Islands.This book contains a vas array of colour photographs each complemented by descriptions, relative scientific, English and Maltese plant names and habitat, distribution and flowering information.

ISBN 99909-0-370-0

# sigar maltin

Siġar Maltin: tagħrif, tnissil, ħarsien, għajdut jagħti tagħrif wiesa’ fuq is-siġar u jidħol aktar fil-fond fuq xi speċi indiġeni Maltin. Jiġbor tagħrif fuq il-ħajja tas-siġar u l-ambjent naturali tagħhom, kif dawn jistgħu jitnisslu u saħansitra jintużaw fit-tisbiħ tal-art. Juri ritratt bil-kulur ta’ kull speċi msemmija, kif ukoll taz-zokk, tal-werqa, tal-fjura u taż-żerriegħa.Jagħti tagħrif ukoll fuq kif dawn kienu jintużaw fil-mediċina tradizzjonali, kif jissemmew fil-mitoloġija u fil-Bibbja.Jissemmew ukoll il-prinċipji tal-ħarsien, l-użu u l-immaniġġar tas-siġar u t-theddid minn speċi invażivi. Ifiehem l-obbligi dwar il-ħarsien tas-siġar u l-ambjent naturali tagħhom – kemm dirett kif ukoll indirett – li Malta għandha bħala msieħba f’numru ta’ ftehimiet internazzjonali u anki dawk bħala Pajjiż Imsieħeb fl-Unjoni Ewropea.Il-ktieb jagħti wkoll ħarsa lejn il-liġijiet tal-ħarsien tas-siġar: mill-ewwel regolament li ġie ppubblikat fil-Gżejjer Maltin sa dawk li hemm fis-seħħ illum.Siġar Maltin – tagħrif, tnissil, ħarsien, għajdut huwa ta’ għajnuna għall-għalliema u dawk kollha li jixtiequ jkunu jafu aktar dwar is-siġar, jew biex jgħallmu aktar l-imħabba u l-għarfien tagħhom bħala parti mill-ħajja naturali li taqsam din l-art magħna.

ISBN 9789993276500

# maltese plants in the bible

The book “Maltese Plants in The Bible” is an original and creative publication that forms the link between the WORD of GOD and nature in tracing the references made to plants that grow in the Holy Land as well as in Malta in THE HOLY BIBLE.”

ISBN 9789995709297

# flora of the maltese islands

383pp, Colour photos, 4 to a page, with brief descriptions opposite. Covers over 600 species currently known from Malta, including endemics. A glossary gives Scientific, English, Maltese and German names.

ISBN 38236-1-478-9

# the maltese countryside

In 2 Volumes

One can describe the Maltese Islands, without any exaggeration, as botanical paradise. Around one thousand different plan species have been identified in Malta and Gozo, eight hundred of them being indigenous; these in fac occur naturally and have not been introduced from other countries. The Islands host some twenty endemic species and sub-species of plants, that are not to be found growing naturally anywhere else in the world. This national heritage must be cherished and protected. Some species have already become extinct in recent years, mainly as a result of human activity, while others real are now classified as rare or endangered. We can take heart from the fact that awareness of the importance of protecting the environment is growing apace and real efforts are being made to educate children in the respect. If this book serves to enhance public awareness of the importance of protecting our wealth of flora the authors will have sufficient reason to feel that they have achieved their aim.

ISBN 99909-0-395-6

# flora of the maltese islands

An updated edition of the original book. Flora of the Maltese Islands describes over 730 species in full colour and contains over 1,500 colour photographs. The book can be regarded both as an informative one on plants and as a guide to the wild flora of the Maltese Islands. All proceeds from this book go towards nature conservation.

ISBN 9780244605889

# Red data book for the maltese islands

This study was prepared by the Environment Division and the Ministry of Education and edited by Patrick J. Schembri and Joe Sultana in 1989 with the input of top ecologists on the Island at the time.

This reference can be read by pressing here.

# Natura maltija - nature videos

Natura Maltija is an educational tool consisting of 40 short videos through which children can learn about the nature of the Maltese islands. The behaviour of different species can be observed in depth from animals, plants and trees. One can access the facebook page of Natura Maltija by pressing here .

The production Natura Maltija is the result of a 6-year project by Mr Saviour Bonnici, teacher at a Primary Church School, who is passionate about the Maltese nature. The scope of the project is so that everyone will have visual access to the scenery that surrounds our country.

The shortcut to the Youtube videos can be accessed through here.

# SIGar protetti ta' malta

This is an interesting pictorial article prepared by Mr Tony Farrugia and published by Dilettanti ta' l-Agrikoltura, Sigar u Pjanti ( https://agrikoltura.wordpress.com/ ) showing a number of photos of protected trees in Malta.

This reference can be read by pressing here.

# L.N.337 of 2017 -