nature conservation

A biography of the Florida environmental activist whose efforts on behalf of the Everglades have resulted in the protection and revitalization of that area.

Presents a collection of the first-hand accounts of naturalist Eric Dinerstein's encounters studying wildlife in remote parts of the globe.

Focuses on dangers posed to nature and ways of protecting nature.

An account of the author's move into the woods of the Adirondacks and of her life as a consultant and conservationist.

Presents success stories of endangered species that have, against difficult odds, managed to make a comeback, with tales of population recovery among species such as the red wolf, the crested ibis, and the pygmy hog.

Examines America's troubled ecosystems and suggests new ways to balance human needs and those of the rest of nature.

Presents twelve essays on conservation issues and challenges, federal lands, the oceans, and lakes, rivers, and streams, answering such questions as why it matters if plants and animals go extinct, why volunteers look for frogs every spring, why the coral reefs are important to people and the environment, and why people need healthy rivers.