At a conference called by the Royal Society for the Arts, their President, HRH Prince Philip, laid down a Royal Challenge: that all parties with specific interests in the countryside should work together to achieve a sustainable future for our rural areas. His premise was that there are too many single-issue groups campaigning in isolation and that their interests often conflict; what is needed is a co-ordinated approach to the "management" of our countryside. World-renowned environmental campaigner David Bellamy has now written this book which highlights the many problems facing our rural areas. Although currently grabbing the headlines, fox hunting is not the only controversial issue affecting our countryside: wind farms; organic farming; the "right to roam"; species conservation and control - these are just some of the topics discussed in a no-nonsense way by Professor Bellamy, one of the world's leading experts in conservation. Not all is doom and gloom, however, as is shown by the many case studies of successful projects that are going on throughout the length and breadth of these islands and that provide examples of how co-operation and understanding can advance the cause of every countryside interest group. As you would expect, Bellamy pulls no punches; his conclusions and recommendations are typically forthright. There is, however, no doubt that if they are heeded, the future of the British countryside will be far brighter. This is a book that must be read by anyone who cares for Britain's greatest asset - its countryside.
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I recommend it ... It should be required reading. -- The Times, May 16, 2005
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He may be over 70 now but David Bellamy does not stop travelling the length and breadth of this country - and throughout the world - in his work to help save our planet.
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Refreshing to read a 'green issue' book by an author with whose comments and theories I actually agree with (because a lot of what David Bellamy says actually makes sense) Also very nice to learn of so many successful projects in the countryside that are helping the environment at the same time as being commercially viable.
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What a refreshing change to read a 'green issue' book where I actually agree with what the author is saying (because a lot of the comments actually make sense). It was encouraging to learn of so many projects throughout the countryside that are running successfully and helping the environment.
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