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| Publisher | Chelsea Green Publishing Co |
| ISBN 13 | 9781603589086 |
| ISBN 10 | 1603589082 |
| Book Subtitle | The Surprising, Secret Life Of Beavers And Why They Matter |
| Book Description | In Eager, environmental journalist Ben Goldfarb reveals that our modern idea of what a healthy landscape looks like and how it functions is wrong, distorted by the fur trade that once trapped out millions of beavers from North America s lakes and rivers. The consequences of losing beavers were profound: streams eroded, wetlands dried up, and species from salmon to swans lost vital habitat. Today, a growing coalition of Beaver Believers including scientists, ranchers, and passionate citizens recognizes that ecosystems with beavers are far healthier, for humans and non-humans alike, than those without them. From the Nevada deserts to the Scottish highlands, Believers are now hard at work restoring these industrious rodents to their former haunts. Eager is a powerful story about one of the world s most influential species, how North America was colonized, how our landscapes have changed over the centuries, and how beavers can help us fight drought, flooding, wildfire, extinction, and the ravages of climate change. Ultimately, it s about how we can learn to coexist, harmoniously and even beneficially, with our fellow travellers on this planet. |
| Editorial Review | Written with clarity, intelligence, and humor, this engaging book will appeal to basically everyone. Forbes "Eager is a passionate, captivating love letter to the beaver." The Christian Science Monitor Choice Reviews"A thought-provoking book for anyone interested in ecosystems science." "Lively and educational....Eager offers rare insight into the history of beavers and their behavior, qualities, and characteristics. Even more importantly, [it] explores the animals' complex relationship with humans, and the essential role they play in developing ponds and streams that support wildlife." Foreword Reviews "This comprehensive book provides a well-rounded consideration of a frequently misunderstood species....Even if you don't think you have an opinion on beavers, this engaging book will make you a beaver believer." Library Journal |
| About the Author | Ben Goldfarb is an award-winning environmental journalist who covers wildlife management and conservation biology. His work has been featured in Science, Mother Jones, The Guardian, High Country News, VICE, Audubon Magazine, Modern Farmer, Orion, World Wildlife Magazine, Scientific American, Yale Environment 360, and many other publications. He holds a master of environmental management degree from the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies. |
| Language | English |
| Author | Ben Goldfarb |
| Publication Date | 8-Mar-19 |
| Number of Pages | 304 |
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