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Wild Service: Why Nature Needs You is a powerful work by the pioneers of the Right to Roam campaign, designed to inspire and mobilize a new wave of environmental activism. This insightful book is not just a read; it’s a call to action that resonates deeply with our collective responsibility towards nature.
In "Wild Service," the authors tackle urgent issues surrounding biodiversity, well-being, and nature connectedness, revealing that Britain ranks lowest among fourteen European nations in these vital areas. The findings highlight a pressing need for humanity to reconnect with the land, as both our suffering and nature’s decline are intertwined. The book emphasizes that it’s time to take action, regardless of where you live—be it in bustling cities or serene countrysides.
Celebrated by critics like Patrick Barkham from the Guardian, who describes it as a potential founding text for a new environmentalism, "Wild Service" serves as both a reckoning of our past and a beacon for a promising ecological future. Whether you’re an avid nature lover or a curious newcomer, this book invites you to rediscover your power in service to the earth.
ISBN: | 9781526673329 |
Author: | Nick Hayes |
Format: | Paperback / softback |
Imprint: | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
Dimensions: | 196 x 129 x 26 mm |
Publication Date: | 24 April, 2025 |
Pagination: | 304 pages |
Weight: | 286g |
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