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Clifton Bain - The Peatlands of Britain & Ireland (2nd Hand Hardback)
Synopsis
Subtitled : A Traveller's Guide.
The watery landscapes of Britain and Ireland’s peatlands are a dominant feature in our countryside. In The Peatlands of Britain and Ireland, Clifton Bain has completed a journey around our most spectacular natural areas and unites his vast conservation experience with detailed accounts, maps, and strikingly beautiful imagery.
A source of fuel for many generations, they are now a haven for wildlife and plants as well as a storehouse of greenhouse gasses. Their social history is one of exploitation and the value of mending and restoring is a major theme of the book.
Like its predecessors, The Peatlands of Britain and Ireland is a sumptuous volume richly illustrated with photographs and with drawings by the wildlife artist Darren Rees.
With foreword by Tony Juniper.
Details
- Format : Larger 2nd Hand Hardback with Dust Jacket
- Condition : As New
- Category : Non-Fiction - Geography
- Published : 2021 (Sandstone Press)
- ISBN : 9781912240241
- SKU : B003360
- PPC : SP1100gm
- RRP : £24.99
- Quantity Available : 1 only.
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Full Colour & Glossy. 255pp.
External Reviews
‘For too long considered as wastelands, Clifton Bain puts the record straight regarding the beauty and value of Britain’s peatlands in this richly illustrated guide.’ - Dr Tony Juniper CBE, Environmentalist.
'Not only has this book been expertly researched, compiled and written, it is also strikingly presented and illustrated with some breath-taking images, and it describes our peatlands in a thoroughly interesting and accessible format. The book has been created to encourage and guide the reader to get out and about and visit our wonderful peatland habitats across the breadth of Britain and Ireland. It is a valuable reference book packed with helpful and practical information to guide anyone with an interest in visiting these amazing places. For each peatland there is a description including history, land use and conservation, a map with location details, useful travel notes and even fascinating local place names.' - Amazon Review.
The Author
Clifton Bain lives in Edinburgh and has over 25 years of experience working on environmental issues with the wildlife charity RSPB. Now Director of the IUCN Peatland Programme, his writing gives a personal and passionate insight into the human interventions that have shaped Scotland's wildlife and landscape. As a firm believer that conservation relies on people enjoying nature, Clifton is keen to share the experiences of his many travels around the country's natural treasures.