The Earth Manual: How to Work on Wild Land Without Taming It

by Malcolm Margolin

Book Overview

A well-loved guide for landowners, conservationists, and youth group leaders on how to plant trees, improve wildlife habitat, stop erosion and otherwise work with (rather than against) the wildness of... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0930588185
• ISBN13: 9780930588182
• Release Date: January 1995
• Publisher: Heyday Books
• Length: 254 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.1" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Full of need to know outdoor ideas

I will say if you are an Earth-goer it a definite to keep handy. In this book, you will learn everything from rehydrating wetlands, to sprouting wild seeds like acorns and pine cones. It is great reference to get you started in the good fight of Earth preservation. In one segment the author, Margolin, mentions making dams and states that is near impossible, for nature is meant to overcome it own obsticles. This book will tell you the DOs and DON'Ts of helping the wild creatures and the land they live on. You must see it your self to even believe all the useful knowledge this guide contains. So I will say, just get the book. Not only buy the book but use it and encourage other you know to use it also. If more people tooks these sorts of books to heart then we wouldn't need help in the wild, but in this day and age we need the extra boost.

A fulfilling guide to almost anything you need to know

If you are an Earth-goer that enjoys nature, this is a must have. This book will tell you everything from rehydrating wetlands to sprouting wild seeds, like acorns and pine cones. It will also inform of some of the DOs and DON'Ts of nature. In one segment the author, Margolin, states that you shouldn't bother making a dam for nature will always do her best to overcome obsticles. Also, keep in mind the small praire animals. There are sections in there for making homes, while not harming the land they all live on. If you don't believe me, you must get it. Now, don't just get the book, USE it, and encourage other to use it as well. It is one of the best natural guide books to keep around your home.