The reindeer chronicles : and other inspiring stories of working with nature to heal the Earth
(Book - Regular Print)
Author
Published
White River Junction, Vermont : Chelsea Green Publishing, [2020].
Physical Desc
245 pages ; 23 cm
Status
Prescott Public Library - NF - Nonfiction Books
333.73 SCH
1 available
333.73 SCH
1 available
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Published
White River Junction, Vermont : Chelsea Green Publishing, [2020].
Format
Book - Regular Print
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
"A global tour of earth repair and some of the unsung heroes pushing the boundaries of ecological restoration to show how even the world's most wounded places can be revived The book begins in China's Loess Plateau, where a landmark project successfully restored a blighted region the size of Belgium, lifting millions of people out of poverty. Journalist Judith D. Schwartz shows how solutions to seemingly intractable problems can be, in the words of permaculture pioneer Bill Mollison, "embarrassingly simple." And surprisingly inexpensive, as the chief tools are keen observation and a desire to follow nature's lead. Schwartz introduces us to people around the world who are restoring degraded lands at any scale, in any climate, and often at minimal cost by embracing an understanding of how a given landscape "works" and allying with nature's inherent inclination to heal. The Reindeer Chronicles also challenges orthodoxies of conservation, such as that culling semi-wild animals like wild donkeys, reindeer, or dingoes is beneficial to the environment. Schwartz explores regenerative solutions in different landscapes: deserts, grasslands, tropics, tundra, Mediterranean. She also highlights various human landscapes, which may involve the legacy of colonialism and industrial agriculture, and the endurance of indigenous knowledge. These stories show that land restoration needn't simply mean returning to a previous state but to the renewal of ecological function: restoring the water, carbon, nutrient, and energy cycles. And how this renewal can play an important role in stabilizing the Earth's climate. Ultimately, The Reindeer Chronicles reveals how much is in our hands. It provides a roadmap to help us reorient ourselves during a time of uncertainty toward productive, empowering work on behalf of the home we all share and cherish"--,Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Schwartz, J. D. (2020). The reindeer chronicles: and other inspiring stories of working with nature to heal the Earth . Chelsea Green Publishing.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Schwartz, Judith D.. 2020. The Reindeer Chronicles: And Other Inspiring Stories of Working With Nature to Heal the Earth. Chelsea Green Publishing.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Schwartz, Judith D.. The Reindeer Chronicles: And Other Inspiring Stories of Working With Nature to Heal the Earth Chelsea Green Publishing, 2020.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Schwartz, Judith D.. The Reindeer Chronicles: And Other Inspiring Stories of Working With Nature to Heal the Earth Chelsea Green Publishing, 2020.
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