Conquering the Highlands: A History of the Afforestation of the Scottish Uplands
Jan Oosthoek tells in this book the story of how 20th century foresters devised ways to successfully reforest the poor Scottish uplands.
Jan Oosthoek tells in this book the story of how 20th century foresters devised ways to successfully reforest the poor Scottish uplands.
The concept of biocultural diversity was introduced by ethnobiologists to argue that the variation within ecological systems is inextricably linked to cultural and linguistic differences. In this volume of RCC Perspectives, scholars from a wide range of fields reflect on the definition, impact, and possible vulnerabilities of the concept.
In issue two of Earth First! the editors confirm their seriousness and invite readers to radicalize the conservation movement.
Issue four of Earth First! deals with some of the movement’s actions to save the environment.
Issue five of Earth First! calls for support of the (continued) Glen Canyon Dam campaign.
In issue six of Earth First! the editors invite to participate in wilderness studies and present activity methods.
In issue seven of Earth First! a basic philosophy is presented to unify the extreme right and the extreme left.
In issue eight of Earth First! human civilization is criticized harshly.
The Last Yoik in Saami Forests? chronicles the logging damage that has taken place in the forests of Finnish Lapland over the past 50 years.
This article looks at how forest management policies in Ghana have been influenced by desires to maximize timber production, with negative consequences.