Rewilding Africa : Restoring the Wilderness on a War-ravaged Continent by Graham Spence 9781472145758

Rewilding Africa : Restoring the Wilderness on a War-ravaged Continent

£12.99 GBP
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Grant Fowlds, a passionate conservationist, dedicates his life to safeguarding Africa's iconic wildlife...
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Grant Fowlds, a passionate conservationist, dedicates his life to safeguarding Africa's iconic wildlife and their habitats. His mission extends to expanding their territories and reintroducing animals to regions devastated by decades of conflict, such as Angola, Mozambique, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This gripping narrative recounts his experiences, including the tragic loss of a fellow conservationist and tense encounters with poachers and impoverished locals exploited by unscrupulous businessmen.

The account delves into the profound impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on conservation efforts and wildlife tourism, which sustains both the initiatives and rural communities. Whilst lockdowns temporarily reduced poaching, they also halted crucial tourism revenue. Fowlds illuminates the global threat posed by the illegal trade in endangered species, particularly through 'wet markets' that incubate and spread pathogens.

The book explores a fascinating restoration project involving former apartheid-era South African soldiers seeking redemption in Angola, a nation previously embroiled in a devastating civil war that drew in external forces and wreaked havoc on its wildlife. Fowlds also examines the vital role of conservation funders, from the United States to Zambia and South Africa itself, revealing both disappointments and extraordinary acts of generosity.

Readers are treated to vivid descriptions of perilous helicopter missions to manage wildlife populations and prevent conflicts with local communities. The narrative also covers ambitious projects to restore Africa's once-vast elephant herds, particularly the famed 'tuskers', and expand their range – a crucial step in preserving the continent's wilderness and, by extension, ensuring humanity's survival.

The book concludes with a hopeful look at conservation efforts in war-scarred Mozambique, which are beginning to yield results despite new challenges. It poses a crucial question for our post-pandemic world: will we finally recognise that by protecting iconic wildlife and their habitats, we are ultimately safeguarding our own future on this precious planet?

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9781472145758
Book Author: Graham Spence
Book Format: Paperback / softback
Book Imprint: Robinson
Book Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
Book Dimensions: 125 x 198 x 24 cm
Book Publication Date: 2024-11-07
Book Pagination: 336 pages, Approximately 20 colour illustrations for an eight-page plate section.
Book Weight: 280g

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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.

This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.

We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.

Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’

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