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SHORTLISTED FOR THE PEOPLE'S BOOK PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION 2022/2023 - FROM THE WAINWRIGHT CONSERVATION PRIZE-WINNING AUTHOR OF REBIRDING.
Embark on a journey that will revolutionise your perception of the natural world and uncover the untamed forces that once nurtured Britain's remarkable ecological wealth, and could do so again.
Our cherished isles are besieged by climate change, stripped of their natural ecosystems, and vulnerable to global warming, inundation, water scarcity, and devastating biodiversity decline. But might the reintroduction of species that previously safeguarded our islands offer a solution to this crisis?
In 'Cornerstones', we explore how vital species, from the familiar yet endangered honeybees and ancient oak forests to returning natives such as beavers and wild boars, could be pivotal in restoring our biodiversity on land and at sea. Discover how beavers engineer wetlands, preserve fish populations, attract otters, and mitigate river flooding. Learn about the surprising role of 'disruptive' boars in butterfly conservation, the importance of whales in reviving seabird colonies, and how wolves and lynx could protect our woodlands, aid carbon sequestration, and safeguard our most imperilled avian species.
Benedict Macdonald offers a fresh perspective on the natural world, unveiling the lives that once underpinned extraordinary ecological richness and elucidating how humans - the most crucial cornerstone species - can become the ultimate guardians of the natural realm.
Book ISBN: | 9781472971593 |
Book Author: | Benedict Macdonald |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Bloomsbury Wildlife |
Book Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
Book Dimensions: | 200 x 130 x 20 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2023-06-07 |
Book Pagination: | 256 pages |
Book Weight: | 182g |
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
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