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In 'Wilding', Isabella Tree unfolds the captivating tale of the Knepp experiment, a groundbreaking rewilding endeavour in West Sussex. With the precision of a detective and the passion of a naturalist, Tree chronicles how free-roaming grazing animals are crafting new wildlife habitats, breathing life back into the British countryside.
This tome is a masterful blend of personal memoir and ecological exposition, as gripping as any mystery novel. Tree's narrative prowess shines as she unravels the intricate web of nature's restoration, each chapter revealing new clues to the puzzle of conservation.
Hailed as 'conservation's salvation' by Chris Packham and lauded as 'one of the landmark ecological books of the decade' by The Sunday Times, 'Wilding' is more than mere literature—it's a beacon of hope. It presents a compelling case for a new approach to healing our fractured landscapes, as meticulously constructed as any of Holmes' deductions.
Winner of the Richard Jefferies Society / White Horse Book Shop Award for Nature Writing and highly commended by the Wainwright Prize, this book is an essential volume for anyone intrigued by the future of British ecology. Tree's account is as practical as it is poignant, offering a roadmap to a wilder, more vibrant countryside.
Book ISBN: | 9781509805105 |
Book Author: | Isabella Tree |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Picador |
Book Publisher: | Pan Macmillan |
Book Dimensions: | 197 x 130 x 26 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2019-03-21 |
Book Pagination: | 384 pages |
Book Weight: | 290g |
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