Britain's Imperial Century : 1815-1914 : a study of Empire and Expansion / Ronald Hyam

• Record Nr.: UNINA990006481940403321
• Autore: Hyam, Ronald
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: London : Batsford, 1976
• Descrizione fisica: 462 p. ; 22 cm
• Disciplina: 941
• Locazione: FSPBC
• Collocazione: XIV E 575
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Italiano
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia

Future Wild : Nature Restoration in Ireland

• Record Nr.: UNINA9911026047303321
• Autore: Nairn Richard
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: London : , : Little Island, , 2024; ©2024
• ISBN: 9781835940020; 1835940021
• Edizione: [1st ed.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (174 pages)
• Disciplina: 639.9709415
• Soggetti: Nature conservation; Biodiversity conservation
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Nota di contenuto: Cover -- Praise for Richard Nairn’s books -- Also by Richard Nairn -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Title -- Table of Content -- Introduction -- ; In search of wilderness -- Has nature conservation failed? -- Restoring the woods -- Reimagining the hills -- Farming with nature -- Rivers running free -- Peatland rehab -- Rediscovering the sea -- Losers and winners -- Bringing them back -- Restoring the future – a noble goal -- Acknowledgements -- References
• Sommario/riassunto: Richard Nairn shares his personal journey of restoring a small farm in the Wicklow Mountains into a refuge for wildlife, emphasizing the importance of nature conservation and restoration in a rapidly changing world. Through vivid observations of flora and fauna, he reflects on the interconnectedness of ecosystems and advocates for sustainable practices to preserve biodiversity. The book combines personal experiences, ecological insights, and a call to action for restoring natural landscapes, making it a vital read for environmentalists, ecologists, and nature enthusiasts.